March 6, 2020 by John Fernandez
Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor...
Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms,...
Ketogenic Diets: High in Fat, Side Effects...
As quick weight-loss diets go, the usual formula involves eating less carbohydrates and more protein for a period of time. These days, one of the...
December 11, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Polio-like AFM ‘Peaks’; Too Much Sleep...
CDC: Cases of Polio-like Illness has ‘Peaked’ for This Year The cases of the polio-like illness AFM (acute flaccid myelitis) “appears to have peaked” for...
December 7, 2018 / 3 min read
Prompt Medical Attention for Burns Helps Healing
On a typical Saturday morning, Catherine Del Toro’s husband would have cooked breakfast, but on this particular Saturday she wanted to let her sweetie sleep...
December 5, 2018 / 3 min read
Why the Flu Shot Should Be on...
Public health officials are reminding everyone that it’s not too late to protect yourself against influenza if you haven’t already received a flu shot. Getting...
December 4, 2018 / 2 min read
Live Healthier: Here’s Why U.S. Life Expectancy...
Updated statistics that are concerning public health officials conclude that life expectancy in the United States declined again in 2017. In most developed nations, life...
December 3, 2018 / 4 min read
Pedal Power: 6 Cycling Safety Tips
Each year in Florida, some 25 million residents and tourists ride bicycles to beat traffic, burn calories, sightsee and share family time, according to the...
November 27, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Strength-Building vs. Cardio; No Honey for...
Strength Building Exercises Could Benefit Heart Health More than Aerobics, Study Finds While both aerobic activity and strength-building exercises are very beneficial to overall health,...
November 23, 2018 / 4 min read
Mosquito-borne Dengue Case Reported in Miami-Dade —...
Florida health officials have confirmed a locally acquired case of mosquito-borne dengue fever in Miami-Dade County. It is the first case of dengue this year....
November 21, 2018 / 3 min read
‘Move More, Sit Less’: U.S. Updates Exercise...
For the first time in 10 years, the U.S. government has updated its minimum exercise guidelines to help adults, and their kids, achieve the many...
November 20, 2018 / 3 min read
Updated Cholesterol Guidelines Stress Personalized Care, Healthier...
More “personalized” risk assessments and a stronger emphasis on a healthy lifestyle are part of the updated key recommendations in the 2018 cholesterol guidelines from...
November 19, 2018 / 3 min read
