April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Roundup: An Upward Tick in U.S. Death...
The U.S. death rate, measured by the number of deaths per 100,000 people, has been declining for years. But for the first time in a...
June 3, 2016 / 3 min read
FDA Urges Food Companies to Cut Salt...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued voluntary sodium-reduction guidelines for the food industry designed to lower the salt intake of most Americans over...
June 2, 2016 / 2 min read
Survivorship Program Enhances Life After Cancer
Cancer death rates are decreasing, which means the number of cancer survivors is increasing. America’s more than 14.5 million cancer survivors and those who have...
June 1, 2016 / 2 min read
Omega-3 Supplements Are No Substitutes for Prescribed...
Omega-3 dietary supplements containing fish oils are heavily promoted for heart health or for their anti-inflammatory qualities that can help people manage arthritis and joint...
May 31, 2016 / 3 min read
Proton Therapy ‘On Its Way’ to Miami...
It’s an exciting day for Baptist Health South Florida and the fight against cancer. Proton therapy is on its way to Miami Cancer Institute. Literally,...
May 27, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Obesity, Diabetes Rates Edge Higher in...
For both sexes combined, the prevalence of obesity was highest among adults aged 40–59 (34.6 percent), followed by adults aged 60 and over (30.1 percent)...
May 27, 2016 / 4 min read
Treatments for Childhood ADHD: Too Many Meds?...
When it comes to kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral therapy can be just as useful as drugs — and without the potential...
May 25, 2016 / 2 min read
Children’s Health: Six Summer Water Safety Tips...
"For every one child that dies from a water-related drowning, another five come to the emergency room for near drownings," said Fernando Mendoza, M.D., medical...
May 23, 2016 / 3 min read
FDA Unveils Revamped Food Label With ‘Added...
The updated label will include new details on how much sugar is added to packaged foods as part of a campaign to help Americans reduce...
May 20, 2016 / 2 min read
In Tune With Fitness: Exercise & Music
Does music have an effect on your exercise performance? There are individuals who believe that music helps motivate them during a workout. And fitness experts...
May 19, 2016 / 2 min read
