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,...
Roundup: Screenings for ‘Unhealthy Alcohol Use;’ Salmonella...
U.S. Panel: Adults Should be Screened for ‘Unhealthy Alcohol Use’ All adults, including pregnant women, should be screened for “unhealthy alcohol use” by their primary...
November 16, 2018 / 3 min read
Hand Sanitizer vs. Soap and Water for...
During the time of year when occurrences of flu and other respiratory infections increase, public health departments, hospitals, pediatricians and family doctors all beat the...
November 12, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Energy Drinks Constrict Blood Vessels; Coffee’s...
Energy Drinks Can Narrow Blood Vessels 90 Minutes After Consumption, Researchers Find An estimated one-third of teens between 12 and 17 years old drink so-called...
November 9, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: High or Low BMIs are Unhealthy,...
Both Too High or Too Low BMI Levels Linked to Early Death From Range of Diseases, New Research Finds A higher risk of heart disease...
November 2, 2018 / 4 min read
Healthy Halloween: Avoid Colored Contact Lenses and...
It’s illegal to sell any contact lenses without a prescription in the United States. But every Halloween there’s a resurgence in the popularity of colored...
October 29, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Adult Flu Vaccinations Decline; Oral Hygiene...
CDC: Last Season’s Adult Flu Vaccination Rate Was Lowest in Years Just over 37 percent of U.S. adults got their flu shot during the 2017–18...
October 26, 2018 / 4 min read
Improving Patient Experience Drives Growth in Physician...
Even the most advanced medical care requires a cohesive and multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgical specialists and other professionals to provide ideal patient-focused care. In...
October 24, 2018 / 4 min read
Not Exercising is Even Worse for Your...
The majority of U.S. adults do not meet the weekly, minimum exercise routines (150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous) as recommended...
October 23, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Flu-Related Death in Florida, Proper Insulin...
Unvaccinated Child in Florida is First to Die This Flu Season, Public Health Officials say A Florida child died from a flu-related illness during the...
October 19, 2018 / 3 min read
Some Dietary Supplements Are Tainted With Drugs,...
Potentially harmful drugs are being identified in commonly sold over-the-counter dietary supplements that are being marketed to treat a range of health issues — including...
October 16, 2018 / 2 min read
