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If healthy living is important to you, you're living in the right place. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties have been ranked as among the healthiest in the state by a national health organization, but the director of Miami-Dade's health department believes we have plenty of room for improvement.
Five years after a controversial pilot program began in Broward and Duval counties, the Florida House on Thursday approved a statewide proposal to shift Medicaid beneficiaries into managed-care plans.
Frequently breast cancer stories focus on the women diagnosed in the early stages of the disease but many women are diagnosed with stage four Breast Cancer, the most advanced form. In today's Komen for the Cure, there are ways women with stage four Cancer are able to live rewarding lives for years to come.
April 1st kicks off Autism Awareness month. Some parents have reported favorable changes in behavior after switching their autistic child to a gluten-free diet.
Most people don't read the entire nutrition labels on what they buy. If they did, they might be surprised to see how much of our food is "artificially" colored to make it look better.
Many South Floridians lose weight to be healthier and feel better, but when you're getting cold, hard cash to shed the pounds it can make the deal is even sweeter.
Complaints of a musty smell has spawned a recall of thousands of bottles of Tylenol.
Want to get back into your favorite pair of jeans or slinky dress by the weekend? Believe it or not, there are legitimate ways to lose inches off your problem areas quickly without having to starve or work out around the clock.
Most breast cancer screening is aimed at women over 30, but it's never too early to educate young women and men. The Hands on Health program works to show S. Florida teens aout breast exams, breast health and breast changes.
Imagine a doctor's visit by remote control. At one South Florida hospital it is a reality.
Microscopic germs are everywhere and they can cause big misery. A new over-the-counter product claims to be a germ buster but can it really protect you and your family?
Governor Rick Scott is reviewing whether the government should be running hospitals around the state of Florida.
Parents always want the best for their children and that includes the food they eat. A Palmetto Bay mother is a firm believer that it's never too early to start children eating healthy and fresh and now the rest of Miami-Dade can benefit from what this health-conscious mom does.
If you're looking for a new way to lose weight, lower your cholesterol or lower your blood pressure, all you need to do is go primal.
