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,...
Watch Now: What You Need to Know...
(VIDEO: Carlos Torres-Viera, M.D., chairman of the infection control committee at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains what beachgoers need to know about the presence of...
June 19, 2015 / 1 min read
Fructose Makes Brain Crave High-Calorie Foods, Study...
Fructose occurs naturally in honey, fruits, vegetables and their juices — and is found in “high fructose corn syrup” — the much-maligned ingredient added to...
May 8, 2015 / 3 min read
CDC: All Blue Bell Products Recalled After...
All Blue Bell brand products have been recalled due to fears that the items have been contaminated with listeria, a potentially life-threatening bacteria, according to...
April 21, 2015 / 2 min read
U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign On e-Cigs
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...
April 3, 2015 / 3 min read
New U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign Features e-Cigarettes; State...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...
April 3, 2015 / 3 min read
Experts: Raise Legal Smoking Age to 21,...
Across most states and communities, the legal age to buy tobacco products is 18, but raising that minimum age to 21 would save hundreds of...
March 13, 2015 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Justin’s Story – Winning The...
(VIDEO: Arcenio Chacon, M.D., medical director, pediatric intensive care at Baptist Children’s Hospital explains the complexities of Justin’s condition and his amazing recovery.) When Justin...
March 5, 2015 / 1 min read
Measles Reported in Travelers to Florida; Get...
State and federal health officials are tracking Florida residents who may have been exposed to measles from travelers. “In the past two weeks, four cases...
February 3, 2015 / 3 min read
Gut Check — Probiotics and Your Health
In our germ-conscious culture, bacteria often are associated with illness and uncleanliness. We carry around bottles of antibacterial gel, wash our hands and bodies with...
January 13, 2015 / 3 min read
CDC: Flu Hits Epidemic Level; Tips for...
The CDC’s assessment of an "epidemic" flu level is based on reports of high rates of “influenza-like illness” from Florida and 21 other states for...
January 5, 2015 / 2 min read
