NUTRITION QUIZ

All about tomatoes

We're nearing the year's first tomato harvest in Central California, one of the leading producers of the cr...

CHEW ON THIS

High praise for mushrooms

Gut-friendly bacteria have become a diet staple, so today I will make the case for fungi. Not just any fung...

Is seafood good or harmful?

DIET BLOG

Dietitian invites the world to watch what she eats

On June 2, Cristin Dillon-Jones had Kashi Heart to Heart cereal mixed with Total Cinnamon Crunch, skim milk...

NUTRITION QUIZ

Learn secrets to safe grilling

Barbecue season is here, and with it comes seasonal warnings about potential links between grilling and can...

HEALTH Q&A

Doc develops a winning plan for losers

NUTRITION QUIZ

Test your iced tea knowledge

Here's refreshing news: June is National Iced Tea Month. (Gee, wonder why it's not in November?) Anyway, th...

FITNESS

Trainers to the stars bring routines to TV

JOCK DOC

Wrist injury is spoiling his game

Q: I love playing tennis and over the last few weeks I have had pain in my wrist. It particularly hurts whe...

Health & Fitness Calendar | Yoga, health fairs and more

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop: Lectures and discussions that focus on integration of yoga practice and philosophy ...

Health & Fitness Calendar | Kayaking, aikido and more

Aikido for ages 13 and up: 8-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 7:30-9 a.m. Saturdays at Tumblebees Gymnasti...

Doggone fit: Your pet could be your best workout friend

Unlike first kids Malia and Sasha, my brother and I never convinced our parents to let us adopt a dog. My d...

POSTURE

Sitting too long puts stress on the spine

JOCK DOC

MRI best to show fractures

Q: What is the difference between a stress reaction and a stress fracture in an athlete? A: This is a contr...

MEDWATCH

UVSunSense wristbands could get kids in habit of reapplying

Product: UVSunSense monitoring wristbands, $5.87 for a seven-pack, at www.amazon.com. The pitch: ''Convenie...

Medwatch | Albolene a cheaper option for eczema sufferers

MEDWATCH

First Juice a good choice for little ones

MEDWATCH

Anthelios 40 sunscreen cream could be worth price

MEDWATCH

Pros and cons of AHAVA Time Line anti-aging cream

Product: AHAVA Time Line anti-aging cream, $56 for 1.7 ounce jar. Key ingredients: water, ethylhexyl palmit...

MEDWATCH

AriZona Vapor Water an alternative to Gatorade

MEDWATCH

Medwatch | Organix Cough and Sore Throat Drops

Product: Organix Cough and Sore Throat Drops, $3.99 for 24 drops (honey lemon, cherry, dark chocolate mint ...

Making a splash: At 84, she's a water-ski champ and TV pitchwoman

Frances Woofenden is an 84-year-old competitive trick water skier who also bikes 10 miles a day. But it's h...

NEW PRODUCTS

Comfort for breast patients, nursing mothers

A habitual stomach-sleeper, Amanda Schlechter found herself in an uncomfortable position several years ago ...

FOOTWEAR

Flip-flops are bad for your sole

Flip-flops aren't just hazardous to politicians -- they also pose risks for your feet. The floppy footwear,...

Important to watch weight if pregnant

HEALTH Q&A

Mom aims to help women get back to their pre-pregnancy shape

GET SMART

What you need to know about injections for wrinkles

There's a new wrinkle remover on the market. Late last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sanctio...

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

Births on cue: C-sections soar in S. Florida

More babies in Miami-Dade are now born by cesarean section than by natural childbirth, state records reveal...

MEDWATCH

UVSunSense wristbands could get kids in habit of reapplying

Product: UVSunSense monitoring wristbands, $5.87 for a seven-pack, at www.amazon.com. The pitch: ''Convenie...

SKIN DEEP

When to take your child to see the dermatologist

There are a few skin changes that you should never ignore, even in children. Take your son or daughter to a...

COLD MEDICINE

Parents ignoring FDA warning on cold medicines

Nearly two years after the FDA issued a formal advisory urging parents not to give over-the-counter cough a...

MEDWATCH

First Juice a good choice for little ones

There's help for children with sleeping disorders

You don't have to be an adult to have insomnia. Children can also have problems sleeping -- and no simple l...

FITNESS

Parents can adapt workouts for kids

Athletic parents who've been through it have some advice for those embarking on parenthood for the first ti...

GET SMART

First Pup sure is cute, hypoallergenic he's not

PHARMACEUTICALS

Miami's Opko Health buys vaccine technology

Miami-based Opko Health is expanding into biotech and vaccine platforms.

MEDICAL SCHOOLS

Study finds inadequate ethics policies at Florida medical schools

A survey finds problems with Florida medical schools' ethics policies regarding pharmaceutical companies.

MEDICAL LITERATURE

Eli Lilly 'ghostwrote' articles to market Zyprexa, files show

Eli Lilly & Co. officials wrote medical journal studies about the antipsychotic Zyprexa and then asked doct...

PHARMACEUTICALS

Lilly sold drug for dementia knowing it didn't help, files show

Unsealed internal company documents show that Lilly marketed an antipsychotic drug to older patients with d...

HEALTHCARE

UM tests online monitoring, advice for diabetics

Microsoft and the University of Miami started a pilot project to help diabetics in Overtown -- and perhaps ...

HEALTHCARE

Pressure mounts to cut healthcare costs in South Florida

As the White House prepares its major reform action for healthcare, concerns mount that pressure to cut cos...

South Florida hospitals compete for international patients

Dark side of the sun: Our skin, eyes and pets need protection from sun's rays

We couldn't do without the sun. It keeps us warm, fuels photosynthesis so we have spinach to eat and helps ...

Hide your eyes -- from harmful rays

Summer may be a time to look at life through rose-colored glasses, but just make sure the glasses have enou...

SKIN CANCER

Heed ABCDE danger signs

There are three basic types of skin cancer. Two of them, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, ...

SOUTH DADE

South Miami-Dade prison confirms 13 swine flu cases

Health officials confirmed that 13 female inmates at Homestead Correctional Institution have swine flu and ...

Cancer that struck Farrah Fawcett is rare but deadly

After a lifetime of Hollywood success, actress Farrah Fawcett had the misfortune to die from one of the rar...

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Super glue: It's what's holding us together these days

ONCOLOGY

Researchers share new findings about cancer

Hope for a better prostate cancer test, potential new uses for a largely discredited lung cancer drug and a...

SKIN DEEP

Does your skin need to detox?

Devotees of detox diets and spa treatments have long insisted that fasting, slathering yourself with mud an...

PLASTIC SURGERY 101

That inverted nipple could be a warning

Q. I hope you can help me. I have one nipple that goes in instead of sticking out. I am embarrassed to wear...

JOCK DOC

Wrist injury is spoiling his game

Q: I love playing tennis and over the last few weeks I have had pain in my wrist. It particularly hurts whe...

PLASTIC SURGERY 101

Look younger, not windblown

Q. I would like to have surgery on my face but I am scared I'll end up with that chasing-the-wind look. Do ...

WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND

I really want to help my sister, but . . .

Q: I'm a single mother (kids 8 and 11), work full time and never seem to get everything done. Last month, m...

CHEW ON THIS

Forget the pet: Chia seeds are healthy

Chia Pets have been a staple of infomercials for years. The terra cotta figures, ranging in shape from lamb...

SKIN DEEP

When to take your child to see the dermatologist

There are a few skin changes that you should never ignore, even in children. Take your son or daughter to a...