April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Peripheral Artery Disease -PAD: Risk Factors, Symptoms...
About 18 million people in the United States have PAD, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s the same type...
September 5, 2019 / 5 min read
Prostate Cancer Screening: Clearing Up the Confusion
It's been just five months since a prominent panel of U.S. healthcare experts reversed an earlier stance against the prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, blood test....
September 4, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory; More Ex-Smokers Face...
Third Case of Mosquito-Borne Dengue Confirmed in Miami-Dade Another locally transmitted case of dengue fever has been confirmed in Miami-Dade County — the third since...
August 30, 2019 / 4 min read
Your BMI and What to Make of...
A person’s BMI, or “body mass index,” has been gaining prominence in the national conversation about ideal weight and how it ties into overall health....
August 26, 2019 / 2 min read
Contact Lens Health Requires Your Focus
More than 45 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses. For the most part, they are convenient and easy-to-use during work or play. While...
August 22, 2019 / 2 min read
Back-to-School Nutrition: Start With a Healthy Breakfast
Summer is over and school is in session. For parents, this means getting packed lunches ready every morning or relying on school cafeterias to provide...
August 20, 2019 / 3 min read
#Healthy Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Farro...
Pork chops are an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, potassium, iron, magnesium and zinc. Eating a lean cut of pork, such as tenderloin, loin roast...
August 15, 2019 / 3 min read
A Healthy Lunchbox: As Easy As 1-2-3
Lunch is an important time for kids to refuel their minds for classroom success as well as for after-school sports. Here are simple tips for...
August 14, 2019 / 3 min read
High Anxiety — Kids, School and Stress,...
With the new school year comes plenty of stress and anxiety for both students and parents. Being aware of the stressors your children face –...
August 12, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Sesame Allergy on the Rise; ‘Central...
Sesame Allergy More Widespread Than Previously Thought, Report Finds More than 1.5 million U.S. adults and children had a sesame allergy — about five times...
August 9, 2019 / 4 min read