In a medical emergency, every second matters. But for many residents, a visit to the emergency room can mean hours of waiting. As Broward County’s
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Survey shows how affordability is changing perception of living in South Florida
A new survey shows affordability is changing the perception of living in South Florida. The national ranking from the wellness software firm “Mindbody” found this
A year after Jimmy Carter’s death, the disease he swore to eradicate reaches an all-time low
The Carter Center’s decades-long fight against an ancient parasite affecting some of the world’s poorest may soon end in a victory. After leaving the White
Jackson Health System CEO Migoya steps down, successor appointed in president and COO Zambrana
The CEO of Jackson Health System announced Thursday that he will be stepping down after more than a decade leading Miami-Dade County’s only public health
Ray J says his heart only functions at 25% and he may not have long to live
Singer and actor Ray J took to social media this week to reveal a poor prognosis for his health, sharing that his heart is “only
Craig Robinson reveals his weight loss 'cheat code'
We’re seeing a lot less of Craig Robinson these days, and that’s fine by him. Robinson, who played Darryl on “The Office,” and who now
Neighbors concerned after state health department issues blue-green algal bloom warning in South Miami canal
State health officials are urging the public to avoid a South Florida canal until further notice after detecting the presence of toxic blue-green algae in
Florida woman says repeated spider bites inside her apartment led to toe amputation
A Florida woman is suing her former apartment complex after she said she suffered from severe medical issues due to repeated spider bites that culminated
CDC updates childhood immunization schedule, recommends fewer routine vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its childhood immunization schedule to recommend fewer routine vaccines, now covering 11 diseases, drawing opposition from
Dry January gains traction in South Florida as residents look for a healthy new year reset
When the clock struck midnight Thursday, the new year ushered in a new round of “Dry January,” a month-long break from alcohol that millions of