April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Roundup: Senate Bill Targets Painkiller Abuse, Heroin...
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill this week that helps communities tackle the illegal use of opioid painkillers and heroin addiction, two issues that...
March 11, 2016 / 3 min read
WATCH NOW: Rides ‘n Smiles for Baptist...
More than 40 Baptist Children's Hospital's patients were treated to rides around Homestead-Miami Speedway in high-performance sports cars at an event hosted recently by the...
March 11, 2016 / 1 min read
Kidney Disease Screenings: What You Need to...
While people with kidney disease are living longer and have better treatment options, screening for kidney disease—even among people with risk factors—remains low
March 10, 2016 / 3 min read
Concussion Concerns: Ivy League Coaches Move to...
Health concerns about concussions in football continue. Ivy League football coaches recently voted to ban full-contact, tackling from football practices. The latest safety move — which...
March 9, 2016 / 2 min read
Nutrition Guidelines: Are People Paying Attention?
Many Americans don't realize that earlier this year the federal government released important dietary information which, if followed, would have a major impact on our...
March 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Relay for Life 2016: Uniting to Fight...
Cancer survivors and caregivers will receive much-deserved fanfare as they make that special lap during this year’s Relay for Life of East Kendall on Saturday,...
March 8, 2016 / 3 min read
From the Front Lines: Rx for Heroin...
Unintentional overdoses on Opioid prescription medications, such as Oxycontin and Percocet, quadrupled between 1999 and 2014.
March 7, 2016 / 4 min read
Wear Sunscreen to Protect Skin
A broad spectrum label on a sunscreen indicates the product — when used properly — will protect you from the effects of ultraviolet A (UVA)...
March 6, 2016 / 3 min read
Golfers: Tee Off Against Hip Pain (VIDEO)
Thousands of golf enthusiasts are watching the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship in Miami this week, paying close attention to the players' drive and focus as they...
March 4, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: White House, CDC to Hold Summit...
The White House is inviting experts in mosquito control and public health to a one-day summit on the Zika virus on April 1 at the...
March 4, 2016 / 2 min read
