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 …
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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 …
New addiction recovery center opening in Ft. Lauderdale
Staff Report FT LAUDERDALE, Fla – The Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) will soon have a new home with space to accommodate more people in …
Walking from the heart to support healthy living
By MICHELLE HOLLINGER MHollinger@Sfltimes.com Fueled by love for his sister, a desire to see her at her best and a strong belief that “action speaks …
Expert to Rio athletes: ‘Don’t put your head under water’
By JENNY BARCHFIELD Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO – Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy …
Happier meal? McDonald’s to nix some unpalatable ingredients
By Associated Press NEW YORK – McDonald’s, which is trying to shake its image for serving processed junk food, said Monday it’s eliminating some unpalatable …
Study points way to finding genes affecting depression risk
By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer NEW YORK – In a key advance for the study of depression, a comprehensive scan of human DNA has …
ZIKA, travel warning issued
By KELLI KENNEDY and JOSH REPLOGLE The Associated Press MIAMI — In a highly unusual travel warning, health officials advised pregnant women to avoid a …