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,...
Saving Your Vision From Glaucoma
It’s not exactly a scientific analogy, but ophthalmologist Aarup Kubal, M.D., likes to compare glaucoma to clogged pipes. “When I talk to patients, I describe...
January 31, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: 1 in 3 Adults Misdiagnosed as...
As many as one in three adults who’ve been diagnosed with asthma may not actually have the chronic respiratory disorder, a new study has found....
January 27, 2017 / 3 min read
Why They Run (Part II): Marathoners Share...
In the second of our two-part series, four more participants training for the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on January 29 share their inspiring stories....
January 25, 2017 / 6 min read
Fueling Up for the Marathon
Fueling for a long-distance event can be challenging, even for elite marathoners. It requires practice and awareness to fine tune each individual’s needs and tolerances....
January 23, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Flu Vaccines Urged as Season Intensifies;...
If you haven’t gotten a flu shot, the time is now. Flu season is here, and there’s been an uptick in the number of people...
January 20, 2017 / 3 min read
A Simple Scan Determines ‘Body Fat Composition’...
The most complete and precise analysis of your so-called “body fat composition” can be realized with a 10-to-15-minute scan that involves low-dose radiation and no...
January 16, 2017 / 2 min read
Winter Sun Protection (With Infographic)
While much of the country is under freeze conditions, winter weather in South Florida is generally comfortable and bright with lots of sunshine and refreshing breezes. But...
January 12, 2017 / 2 min read
What Exactly is ‘Internal Medicine’?
Many Americans resolve to get a long-overdue checkup at the start of the new year. But they might be confused as to which one of...
January 10, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Plant-Friendly, Low-Sugar Diets Score High in...
Nutrition and medical experts have placed diets that focus on fruits, vegetables and prepared foods low in sugar and salt at the top of a...
January 6, 2017 / 4 min read
Top 3 Myths About Gluten
Most people who buy gluten-free products don’t have celiac disease or even a mild sensitivity to wheat.
January 5, 2017 / 3 min read
