April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
CDC: Chance of Severe Flu Season, Toy...
The 2014-2015 flu season could be “severe,” and much of the influenza virus already in circulation has mutated and is affecting even those who have...
December 5, 2014 / 3 min read
Fruits & Veggies: Color Counts
Looking for natural protection from stress, inflammation and joint pain? Try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, says Cathy Clark-Reyes, a registered dietitian with Baptist...
December 4, 2014 / 2 min read
Sugar Shock: How Sweet Drinks Harm Health
Sodas, juices, sports drinks and other sugary liquids typically represent one-half of the daily calories Americans consume. In addition to packing a lot of calories...
December 3, 2014 / 3 min read
Men: Discuss Prostate Screenings With Your Doctor
The much-debated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a blood test for men over 50, (or younger if at higher risk), to help detect prostate cancer....
December 2, 2014 / 3 min read
Dangerous Descent: From Painkillers to Heroin
Painkiller addiction often serves as a gateway to heroin use and has led to skyrocketing levels of addiction to and deaths from the illegal and...
December 1, 2014 / 3 min read
New 'Drug-Coated Balloon’ Treats Blocked Arteries
Only days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new device to help open blocked arteries — without the need for a stent...
November 28, 2014 / 3 min read
Safe Shopping: Clean Hands, Clean Food
Do you know where your shopping cart has been? Researchers found potentially harmful bacteria on 72 percent of shopping carts, with 50 percent of the...
November 26, 2014 / 3 min read
Watch Now: "The Obesity Epidemic in America:...
Robert Lustig, M.D., a neuroendocrinologist and professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, kicked off Baptist Health South Florida’s Speaker Series: Thought...
November 25, 2014 / 2 min read
Top 5 Exercise Excuses (Plus Solutions)
Many people who need to start a program of aerobics or strength-training, or both, just don’t get around to it. Here are the top excuses,...
November 25, 2014 / 3 min read
Another Reason to Be Grateful: Thanksgiving
If you’re looking for something more to be grateful for this week, you might want to start with Thanksgiving. This American holiday allows us to...
November 24, 2014 / 2 min read
