April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Opening Minds About Mental Health Stigma
With common concerns about health, safety and finances colliding with 24/7 news headlines that highlight the latest political or societal upheaval, it’s no surprise that...
May 10, 2018 / 3 min read
South Miami Hospital’s NicView Lets Parents See...
Doctors and nurses work around-the-clock at South Miami Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for premature and at-risk newborns. Of course, it’s also...
May 9, 2018 / 2 min read
Low Blood Pressure Can Be Dangerous, Too
Seems like high blood pressure, or hypertension, gets all the publicity, when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart and body. But low blood pressure,...
May 8, 2018 / 3 min read
Healthy Ways to ‘Detox’
In the early 1900s, a safety practice began of bringing caged canaries into coal mines to help detect any toxic gases. If any dangerous substances...
May 2, 2018 / 2 min read
Living Well With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)...
The National Institutes of Health estimates that as much as 15 percent of the U.S. population experiences symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly called IBS....
May 1, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: E-Cig Crackdown, ‘Bad Bacteria’ and Dementia...
FDA Cracks Down on E-Cig, Juul Sales to Minors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it is cracking down on...
April 27, 2018 / 4 min read
‘Dry Drowning’ Averted: Girl, 4, Recovers After...
Four-year-old Elianna Grace of Bradenton, Florida, is recovering after experiencing a near “dry drowning,” a rare condition that her mom was able to recognize and...
April 25, 2018 / 3 min read
Safe and Scenic Trails for Cyclists in...
South Florida is home to some beautiful bike paths, mountain trails and greenways that offer a safe and scenic way to exercise and see the...
April 20, 2018 / 1 min read
What to Do When Seasonal Allergies Spring...
Tens of millions of Americans experience seasonal allergies, with spring being the time of year when sneezing, coughing and other allergy symptoms are most prevalent....
April 18, 2018 / 3 min read
Fighting Back Against Fibromyalgia
Severe pain from fibromyalgia forced Lady Gaga to recently cancel the remaining dates of her world concert tour. Fibromyalgia can make it difficult for a...
April 16, 2018 / 2 min read