March 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
Coronavirus Roundup: Loss of Taste, Smell...
ENT Doctors: Sudden Loss of Smell or Taste may be a Symptom...
Embracing Survivorship
It has been said that every cloud has a silver lining. When you’re newly diagnosed with breast cancer, “silver lining” is the furthest thing from...
October 21, 2015 / 2 min read
3 Ways This Year’s Flu Shots Are...
Each year on average, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu-related...
October 19, 2015 / 2 min read
Dietary Supplements Tied to 23,000 ER Visits...
Dietary supplements result in more than 23,000 emergency room visits a year, according to a major new study by the U.S. government. Many of theses...
October 16, 2015 / 3 min read
New Guidelines Urge Follow-Up Blood Pressure Monitoring
A U.S. task force that focuses on wellness and prevention is urging follow-up blood pressure monitoring for Americans whose true BP readings may not be...
October 15, 2015 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Neissa’s Life-Saving Surgery
(VIDEO: A team of specialists discusses the complexities of removing a massive tumor from 8-year-old Neissa Azor’s face.) When Neissa Azor crossed paths with Elaine...
October 15, 2015 / 2 min read
Breast Cancer: Family Matters
“Knowledge is power” is especially true when it comes to your family’s medical history. That’s because about 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers are...
October 14, 2015 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Late Bedtimes Linked to Weight...
If you’re hoping to avoid weight gain, here’s one fattening recipe to skip: a late bedtime. Teen and adults with late bedtimes on weeknights are...
October 13, 2015 / 2 min read
Flu Shots Before Halloween, Florida Says; Test...
Your Halloween to-do lists should include an annual flu shot, says Florida State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health John Armstrong, M.D. This week, the...
October 9, 2015 / 4 min read
Watch Now: Hyperbaric Treatment for Decompression Sickness
Recreational scuba diving attracts up to 4 million people in the U.S. each year, according to federal data. Injuries from diving are rare, but there...
October 8, 2015 / 1 min read
Early Detection: It’s in Your Hands
October means cooler temperatures, pumpkin lattes and a healthy reminder. “Early detection saves lives” is heard so often during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you may...
October 7, 2015 / 2 min read
