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,...
Cancer & Aspirin Study, Smart Tips for...
A daily dose of aspirin — for at least five years — can cut the risk of developing or dying from bowel and stomach cancer,...
August 8, 2014 / 3 min read
Watch Now: Lung Cancer Screening Saved His...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). It is estimated that...
August 4, 2014 / 1 min read
The Perils of High Heels: Fashion vs....
For a recent mid-summer black-tie wedding, I wore four-inch stiletto heels. After several hours, my feet ached, and I noticed a small knot on the...
July 30, 2014 / 2 min read
Fact Checking 'Dr. Wiki'
A recent study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found that nine out of 10 Wikipedia entries on the costliest medical conditions...
July 28, 2014 / 2 min read
Back-to-School Tax Holiday, Powdered Caffeine Warning, 105-Year-Old...
Mark your calendar: This year, Florida’s annual tax holiday for back-to-school shopping takes place Friday, Aug. 1 – Sunday Aug. 3. Tax holidays for school...
July 25, 2014 / 2 min read
Tattoos and the Hidden Truth
Butterflies, suns, moons, arrowed hearts and their more evil-looking counterparts – devils, skulls, flaming dragons and knives – are turning skin into colorful works of...
July 23, 2014 / 2 min read
Busting Breakfast Myths
Being in such a “starvation mode” is the biggest obstacle to avoid when trying to stay or get healthy, and skipping breakfast fuels the risky...
July 21, 2014 / 4 min read
Mosquito Virus Alert, Stroke Prevention, Tiger Woods...
For the first time in the U.S., chikungunya fever has been transmitted locally, with reported cases in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, according to the...
July 18, 2014 / 2 min read
Sports Alert: Coconut Water for Thirst?
After a gym workout, a tennis match or other physical activities, more and more people are reaching for coconut water to rehydrate and recharge. Touted...
July 17, 2014 / 1 min read
Teen Hookah Smoking Up, Sugar and Brain...
The number of teens who smoke flavored and unflavored tobacco through a Hookah water pipe device is up dramatically, according to a study in the...
July 11, 2014 / 2 min read
