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Roundup: Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements May Not...

Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may not lower the risk of bone fractures for elder adults living independently, as previously thought, according to a...

December 29, 2017 / 4 min read


Top 5 Blog Posts of 2017: From...

It’s been a very busy year for Resource/Salud as we’ve covered a wide range of local and national health trends throughout 2017, adding the perspective...

December 26, 2017 / 3 min read


The Common Cold: Myths vs. Facts (Infographic)

Most people know the signs and symptoms of the common cold – sore throat, runny nose, coughing and sneezing. But did you know that a...

December 19, 2017 / 2 min read


‘Dramatic’ Diabetes Diagnosis Inspires Healthier Living (Video)

Christopher Braithwaite, 35, was a paramedic for seven years when he walked into the emergency room at Baptist Hospital of Miami as a patient himself,...

December 11, 2017 / 3 min read


Shingles, Flu and You: What to Know...

There’s a new shingles vaccine and adults should be vaccinated with it starting at age 50, according to an advisory committee to the U.S. Centers...

December 7, 2017 / 4 min read


Top 7 Germiest Public Places (Infographic)

Keeping your hands clean after proper washing is the best protection against getting sick or spreading illness, according to public health officials. But with so...

December 4, 2017 / 2 min read


Roundup: More Than 4 in 10 Cancers...

If you have a healthy diet, don’t smoke, avoid alcohol, maintain an ideal weight and exercise regularly, then you may be able to prevent many...

December 1, 2017 / 3 min read


Cardiac Patient: Listen to Your Body and...

Michael Rosenberg, 65, says he had a fear of doctors since he was a boy, and put off getting regular checkups for several years. He...

November 28, 2017 / 2 min read


Why Dog Ownership Can Mean Living Longer...

Dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, alleviating social isolation and improving one’s overall perception of well being, according...

November 27, 2017 / 2 min read


Roundup: Saliva Test Could Help Detect Concussions...

Researchers have found five molecules, called microRNAs, in saliva that could identify concussive symptoms in children, teens and young adults, according to a new study....

November 24, 2017 / 3 min read