April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Watch Now: Miracle Baby Celebrates First Birthday
Stephanie Salgueiro-Lopez was born when her mom, Elianne, was just 22 weeks pregnant. Despite being on the “edge of viability,” Stephanie spent the first four...
June 19, 2014 / 1 min read
New Sugar Guidelines: Cut Down on Hidden...
How much sugar is hidden in your diet? Many folks consider their daily intake of sugar to be low because, most of the time, they...
June 19, 2014 / 3 min read
Too Much Couch Time Linked to Cancer,...
Spending too much time in front of TV or computer screens is bad for your health. Just get up and move as much as you...
June 18, 2014 / 2 min read
Living with COPD
Most people take breathing for granted. However, if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, breathing easy actually may not be easy. COPD is...
June 17, 2014 / 3 min read
Germy Checkpoints: At Home and Work
Whether you’re at home, in the office or on the road, you can take steps to reduce your exposure to germs and bacteria, says Lisa...
June 16, 2014 / 1 min read
Overusing Antibiotics?
Unfortunately, a widespread and growing misuse of antibiotics is posing a potential threat that may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections, according to the CDC.
June 13, 2014 / 2 min read
Unfair Odds: Girls more prone to knee...
The number of sports-related knee injuries sustained by young athletes has increased nearly 400 percent over the past 10 years, especially among young females, say...
June 12, 2014 / 4 min read
Summer, Mosquitoes and Health Alerts
Get out your nets, sprays and long sleeves. It’s mosquito season, and the Florida Department of Health has issued an advisory about chikungunya fever, a...
June 11, 2014 / 3 min read
Smokey Haze Sparks Health Concerns
Smoke from wildfires, even several miles downwind, can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. The smoke is...
June 9, 2014 / 2 min read
Super-Heated Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Surgeons treating women with recurring ovarian cancer have a new approach that is showing some promise in improving survival rates. Gynecologic oncologists John Diaz, M.D.,...
June 9, 2014 / 3 min read
