Go Red For Women & Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease in Women

CBS Miami (Health) 2/7 7:42A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) It’s National Wear Red Day, part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., according to...

Latest Salvo Fired In Major Pot Case In Florida

CBS Miami (Health) 2/6 9:02A Health – CBS Miami

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) In a case that could create a major upheaval in the state’s pot industry, health officials on Thursday asked the Florida Supreme Court to uphold a 2017 law that carried out a constitutional amendment broadly legalizing...

Study: Not All Echinacea Supplements Are Equal

CBS Miami (Health) 2/5 9:32A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – It s that time of year when people are sniffling and coughing. Some people search for natural cold remedies like echinacea to help, but a new study warns you might not always get...

Royal Caribbean Cancels 8 Cruises Out Of China Over Coronavirus Fears

CBS Miami (Health) 2/4 10:06A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami/CNN) – Royal Caribbean announced it has canceled eight cruises out of China through March 4th because of the coronavirus. The cruise liner added it is denying boarding to any individual who has traveled to or from mainland China...

Broward Student Athletes Possibly Infected With MRSA Leads To Countywide Locker Room Sanitation

CBS Miami (Health) 2/4 4:40A Health – CBS Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami/AP) — Gyms and locker rooms at all Broward County Public high schools underwent intense cleaning and disinfecting over the weekend after learning high school wrestlers are sick, possibly with the MRSA bacterial...

‘I Can Live A Normal Life Again’: Cornea Transplant Recipient Shares Importance Of Eye Donation

CBS Miami (Health) 2/3 5:26P Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) A South Florida man is sharing his story with the hope of helping others, after he nearly lost sight in one of his eyes. A relatively common infection led to a painful and frightening...

Teens Find Loophole To Flavored E-Cigs Ban

CBS Miami (Health) 2/3 10:12A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Teens have found a loophole in the FDA s new ban on flavored e-cigarettes. According to a New York Times report, teens are switching from cartridge-based brands like Juul to disposable e-cigarettes. Last month, the Trump...

South Florida Does Not Have A Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus

CBS Miami (Health) 2/1 3:40P Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – An eighth case of the coronavirus is confirmed in the U.S., but it is NOT in South Florida. The Pembroke Pines Police Department saying Saturday that a social media rumor about a patient with coronavirus at Memorial Regional...

State Department To US Citizens On Coronavirus Concerns: Avoid Travel To China

CBS Miami (Health) 1/31 5:20A Health – CBS Miami

The State Department has now warned Americans to avoid all travel to China due to the "rapidly spreading" coronavirus outbreak.

New Research Shows Wild Blueberries May Help Wounds Close Faster

CBS Miami (Health) 1/28 10:16A Health – CBS Miami

ORONO, Maine (CBS Local) New research by the University of Maine shows that wild blueberries may have wound-healing properties. The research shows phenolic acids extracted from wild blueberries significantly promote cell migration and the speed...

Study: Parkinson’s Disease May Begin Before Birth

CBS Miami (Health) 1/27 9:35A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A new study suggests Parkinson’s disease may begin before birth. The research by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center focused on young-onset Parkinson’s – when the neurodegenerative disorder develops before the age of 50. It found...

South Florida Doctor Talks About Coronavirus Concerns During Super Bowl Week

CBS Miami (Health) 1/27 3:54A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) Five cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the US as some airports have begun to screen arriving passengers from China. Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport do not have such...

Coronavirus Confirmed In Chicago

CBS Miami (Health) 1/24 12:38P Health – CBS Miami

Illinois health officials announced the second confirmed case of coronavirus in the United States is a woman in Chicago.

Consumer Reports Finds Some Privacy Issues With Women’s Health Apps

CBS Miami (Health) 1/22 10:19A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The information women share with health apps may not be as protected as they think. An estimated 50 million women around the world use apps to track their monthly cycles and fertility, entering very sensitive and personal...

Study: 7 Sunscreen Chemicals Can Be Absorbed Into Bloodstream After 1 Use

CBS Miami (Health) 1/21 11:23A Health – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Seven chemicals commonly found in sunscreens can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels exceeding safety thresholds after just one use. The findings come from a study published by the Center for Drug Evaluation and...