McDonald’s recalls millions of Happy Meals fitness bands
Associated Press NEW YORK – McDonald’s is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin …
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Time for Congress to address public health threat of Zika
By DR. AILEEN MARTY Many of us have heard of Zika virus, but not everyone is aware of the clear and present danger that it …
School district taking Zika precautions as school resumes
Staff Report MIAMI-After reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) that several cases of the …
Vote Yes on Amendment 2
By DR. GREG GERDEMAN I have built my career, the last 20 years, on the study of how marijuana affects the brain, and am very …
Vote NO on Amendment 2
By JESSICA SPENCER “Our Health Matters,” writes Kim McCray in last week’s Political Special Section. In her piece, which is actually a perfect display of …
M-DCPS hosts inaugural Best of Dade vs Best of Broward athletic seminar
Staff Report To reinforce that student-athletes’ performance in the classroom is as important as their performance on the field, Miami Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) …
Fighting HIV in Miami, one dirty needle at a time
By AMY DRISCOLL The Miami Herald MIAMI-The doctor on a mission met the homeless heroin addict who lived under a tree last year at Jackson …
Is your pet living or existing?
By DR. PIERRE BLAND It is strange how certain cases seem present in clusters. Sometimes there are clusters of urinary tract infections or skin problems. …
Carrots go from boring to zesty after a visit to Morocco
By MELISSA D’ARABIAN Associated Press Serving a couple of vegetables every night at dinner is a great strategy for families with picky eaters. Offering young …
Get creative with summer’s fresh, healthy ingredients
StatePoint In summer, the abundance of fresh ingredients can be overwhelming, especially if you stick to the same old recipes. Make more of the fresh …