Nutrition


Are You Fruit Smart?

Eating a couple of pieces of fruit a day could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 40 per cent, says...

October 9, 2014 / 4 min read


Higher COPD Rates in Women, Obesity-Cancer Link,...

Lung Disease Surges Among Women Higher smoking rates for women have contributed to a dramatic increase in the rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...

October 3, 2014 / 3 min read


Student Athletes Learn About Concussion Prevention and...

Concussions aren’t just hitting football players. Recent statistics show that female athletes who play soccer, basketball and lacrosse are just as susceptible to this traumatic...

October 1, 2014 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Miami Heat Stars Talk Health...

Miami HEAT stars Chris “Birdman” Andersen, Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole sat down for a candid conversation with Doctors Hospital CEO Nelson Lazo and HEAT...

September 24, 2014 / 1 min read


Top Cancer Prevention Factors, Dangerous Waistlines &...

Most cancer deaths — more than 50 percent — in the U.S. can be avoided. That’s the word from the latest Cancer Progress  Report published...

September 19, 2014 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Fruits, Vegetables and Weight Loss

Looking for a healthy way to lose weight? Here are five facts about fruits and vegetables: Fruits and veggies are low in calories and contain...

September 18, 2014 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Organic Fruits and Veggies

Eating fruits and vegetables is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. All types of fruits and vegetables are sources of vitamins, minerals and...

September 11, 2014 / 2 min read


FDA: "Low-T" Hormone Overprescribed,Tailgating Menus & Other...

Testosterone-boosting drugs for men with “low T” have been heavily advertised in recent years, resulting in a surge in hormone replacement therapy. But the U.S....

September 5, 2014 / 2 min read


Frequent Cycling and Prostate Risks

A new study has raised concerns for long-distance male cyclists. Researchers found that cyclists who ride the most—several hours a week — may face a...

September 5, 2014 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Cooking for Cancer Patients: Hummus,...

Cancer has touched my family: My brother has prostate cancer; my mother has melanoma, and my youngest brother died at age 53 of cancer. This...

September 4, 2014 / 3 min read