Health Care

What’s making us feel sick in Miami? And are there any cures?

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles explore how our surroundings in South Florida can affect health and wellness. They discuss Miami Beach's efforts to improve health through the "Blue Zone" initiative, the potential rise of pollen allergies due to warmer climates and the health risks associated with the region's heatwaves.

Take a look below.

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Eliana Lancellotti, 37, right, performs lunges while exercising as Miami Beach Vice Mayor Tanya Bhatt and city officials hosted a tour for Blue Zones experts at South Pointe Park to assess the city’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. By Carl Juste

NO. 1: CAN MIAMI BEACH BE A HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE? HERE’S HOW A ‘BLUE ZONE’ WORKS

What are these lifestyle advocates looking for? | Published February 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Pollen on a tree in Davie, FL. By Bob Eighmie/Herald Staff

NO. 2: WILL POLLEN ALLERGIES GET WORSE IN SOUTH FLORIDA AS CLIMATE TURNS HOTTER?

We’re answering reader questions about climate change | Published April 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi

People make their way along the shoreline near the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures soar into the 90s on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. By Matias J. Ocner

NO. 3: FEELING DIZZY? WATCH FOR THESE WARNING SIGNS DURING SOUTH FLORIDA’S HEAT WAVE

Some are at higher risk for heat stroke and heat exhaustion. | Published May 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.