Wellness & Prevention


Roundup: ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ Challenge Offered for...

'Tis the season many Americans gain weight - anywhere between 1 and 5 pounds on average - say experts.

November 11, 2016 / 4 min read


Tips for Stress Relief (Post-Election)

Carrying stress with you has more of a negative effect on your health than you may realize.

November 8, 2016 / 2 min read


Preventing Eye Injuries: Steps You Can Take...

Every year, thousands of adults and children suffer an eye injury that requires a doctor visit. And it is estimated that 90 percent of them...

October 31, 2016 / 1 min read


Roundup: CDC Urges Zika Testing for Pregnant...

U.S. health officials are recommending Zika testing for all pregnant women who have recently spent time any amount of time anywhere in Miami-Dade County.

October 21, 2016 / 4 min read


Brain Aneurysms: Most Are Found ‘Incidentally’

"Most patients are lucky to have the aneurysms incidentally found through a CT scan or MRI after complaining of migraines, sinus issues, memory loss, dizziness...

October 18, 2016 / 3 min read


Roundup: Tax Sugary Drinks Globally to Fight...

A 20 percent increase in the retail price of sugary drinks could lead to a 20 percent reduction in consumption of these drinks, the WHO...

October 14, 2016 / 4 min read


‘We Really Are What We Eat’: Benefits...

“Those nutrients that we eat from the foods we choose directly impact our blood pressure, our blood sugar and our cholesterol."

October 13, 2016 / 2 min read


Breast Cancer Survivors are Real Winners of...

Hundreds of breast cancer survivors were the real winners Monday night as the Miami HEAT hosted their 3rd annual Red, White and Pink game presented...

October 11, 2016 / 1 min read


Roundup: FDA to Parents: Don’t Use Homeopathic...

The FDA recommends that "parents stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession."

October 7, 2016 / 2 min read


Staying Safe After the Storm

As soon as the threat from Hurricane Matthew subsides, state and local officials will be surveying the damage and assessing their response. Unfortunately, many injuries...

October 6, 2016 / 1 min read