March 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake...
U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent...
Preventing Urinary Tract Infections
When you experience a sudden urge to go to the bathroom, but only a few drops of urine come out — along with a burning...
November 13, 2017 / 2 min read
Lung Cancer: Even ‘Never-Smokers’ Are At Risk
You probably feel that you’re not at risk for lung cancer because you’ve never smoked. Even though not smoking is a very smart path to...
November 6, 2017 / 3 min read
‘Fall Back’ to Healthier Sleep Habits
“Daylight saving time” (DST) ends Sunday at 2 a.m., officially. That’s when you “fall back” by turning your clocks back one hour. An extra hour...
November 2, 2017 / 3 min read
Standing Water: Protect Your Family From Infections,...
In addition to street flooding from seasonal rainstorms, South Florida gets an extra dose of standing water throughout October and early November with the stronger-than-normal...
October 9, 2017 / 3 min read
Restoring Homestead Hospital’s Grow2Heal Garden After Irma
Two weeks after Hurricane Irma blew through South Florida, most work and school schedules are back on track. But in Homestead, located in the southernmost...
September 28, 2017 / 3 min read
Stress and the Mind-Body Connection: How to...
Stress is a part of life. If stress is not managed properly, it can affect our overall health. Understanding how stress impacts the mind and...
August 25, 2017 / 2 min read
When Sunburn Requires a Visit to the...
Despite best intentions to protect yourself from the sun’s harsh rays, you’ve likely experienced at least one sunburn over your lifetime. The red skin that’s...
August 22, 2017 / 3 min read
Mosquito Protection: Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Even with a somewhat diminished Zika threat — for now — mosquito season remains in full swing for South Florida through September and precautions are...
August 21, 2017 / 3 min read
‘Everyone Has Influence’ at Global Leadership Summit...
The 2017 Global Leadership Summit is a wrap. This year’s attendees are returning to work with what many are calling inspirational and actionable leadership tools....
August 14, 2017 / 2 min read
Sleep Health 101: Getting Kids Ready for...
South Florida’s public schools reopen on Aug. 21, but sleep health experts say that parents need to start re-orienting their kids back into an early-to-bed...
August 7, 2017 / 1 min read