September 10, 2019 by John Fernandez
Vaping-Linked Deaths, Lung Disease Cases are...
Five confirmed deaths and nearly 500 cases of lung illness are now...
Roundup: Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory; More Ex-Smokers Face...
Third Case of Mosquito-Borne Dengue Confirmed in Miami-Dade Another locally transmitted case of dengue fever has been confirmed in Miami-Dade County — the third since...
August 30, 2019 / 4 min read
Your BMI and What to Make of...
A person’s BMI, or “body mass index,” has been gaining prominence in the national conversation about ideal weight and how it ties into overall health....
August 26, 2019 / 2 min read
Contact Lens Health Requires Your Focus
More than 45 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses. For the most part, they are convenient and easy-to-use during work or play. While...
August 22, 2019 / 2 min read
Tips on Creating the ‘Fitness Habit’
When it comes to losing weight and getting fit, most people try to rely on willpower instead of developing a strategy for changing habits.
August 7, 2019 / 2 min read
Breastfeeding: Maintaining a Nutritious Diet
A breastfeeding diet is much the same as during pregnancy, with a few differences. It’s important to have a variety of foods to make sure...
August 6, 2019 / 3 min read
Hepatitis-A Health Alert: What You Need to...
The Florida Surgeon General has declared a public health emergency in response to the state’s rising cases of Hepatitis A, a vaccine-preventable, communicable disease of...
August 5, 2019 / 3 min read
Heat Wave: How to Stay Healthy as...
Summer seems like the season when we should be most carefree. But it actually is associated with a spike in injuries and illnesses, statistics show....
July 10, 2019 / 3 min read
Defying the Odds: He Survives Twice-Ruptured Brain...
A network engineer and father, Javier Quintana, 53, was very active and physically fit, playing tennis regularly and weight training three times a week. But...
July 9, 2019 / 2 min read
Facts About ‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ and Precautions You...
After two cases of “flesh-eating bacteria” infections were reported recently from contact with waters off Florida’s west coast and panhandle, public health officials and physicians...
July 8, 2019 / 3 min read
