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Your diet may control your risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s how to keep the disease at bay.
If you want to lower your risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia, watch what you eat. New research shows processed red meat can increase your risk.
Is it safe to eat a Publix sub? Everything you need to know about the Boar’s Head meat recall
Boar's Head, the most popular brand of deli meats sold at Publix and used in Pub Subs, has recalled all deli meats products made at its Jarratt, Virginia, facility. Anyone...
Alzheimer’s blood test shows 90% accuracy. What Floridians need to know
Researchers reported findings this week that show blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately. But where and when to get the tests can be tricky...
With Kamala Harris on the ballot, could the outlook improve for Florida’s abortion and marijuana amendments?
Florida politicians say the state's Black, young, and undecided voters are more energized with the potential of Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket, and their presence at the polls could...
‘An exciting time:’ Breakthroughs coming to treat and prevent hair loss
Several medications and cell-based therapies for hair loss are advancing in clinical trials, and Florida dermatologists see hope in the form of new hair growth treatments on the horizon.
Heavy rain temporarily shuts down two Broward emergency rooms
Sudden torrential rain and heavy flooding Monday caused the temporary closure of two West Broward hospital emergency departments.
CDC investigating outbreak of Listeria linked to sliced deli meat
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections that they believe are linked to meats sliced at the deli counter. So far, 28 people have been hospitalized...
‘State of healthcare for women is in a fragile place’: Florida women are dying from preventable causes
A new scorecard issued by The Commonwealth Fund assessed women's health and reproductive care in the United States over the last two years to measure the consequences of state policy...
As South Florida heats up, ice immersion cools the body — fast
Whether for wellness or emergency response, ice immersion has become a go-to for improving health as the heat index soars to record highs in Florida.
Taking Ozempic or other weight-loss meds? Watch your diet to avoid ‘exchanging one problem for another’
South Florida dietitians caution that taking weight loss drugs can be risky if you don't have the right diet. Everything from your bones to your muscles can atrophy as you...