Families and Friends of Pompano Beach Fight Cancer through Relay For Life
Pompano Beach, Fl. —Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Pompano Beach gets underway with teams of residents gathering at Pompano Community Park on Friday, May 17th at 6:00 P.M. Be sure to print out the coupon in the sidebar to the [...]
USDA and EPA Release New Report on Honey Bee Health
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. “There is an [...]
@FLGovScott approves #Medicaid expansion under Obama’s healthcare plan if feds pay 100% of cost
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he would support a limited, three-year expansion of the state’s Medicaid program under the president’s healthcare law while the federal government is paying 100 percent of the cost in order to protect both the uninsured in Florida and state taxpayers. Governor Scott said, “While the federal government is committed [...]
Walk through a 22-foot high replica of a heart at two Broward Health locations today, tomorrow
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – In recognition of American Heart Month, Broward Health North and Broward Health Medical Center are welcoming the AmeriHeart Exhibit on Feb. 4-5. The walk-through inflatable heart, which measures 16 x 22 feet, allows visitors to see heart chambers, valves, arteries and veins, and more! Who: Broward Health hospitals welcome the AmeriHeart [...]
Northwest Medical Continues to Expand Services
Having opened a 30,000 square foot Heart and Vascular Institute less than a year ago, Northwest Medical Center in Margate continues to expand healthcare offerings in the area. Now equipped with a state-of-the-art endovascular/interventional radiology facility, non-surgical care at the hospital rivals the best in Broward. “The addition of this new technology puts the hospital [...]
Go Red for Women – Myths and Facts on heart disease
Red signifies the fight against the No. 1 killer in women – heart disease. The more you know about the risks, signs and symptoms, the better protected you and your loved ones will be. Here are some myths and facts from www.goredforwomen.org: Scroll down for video. Myth: Heart disease is for old people Fact: Heart [...]
Vegetarian diet cuts heart disease; happily married couples gain weight
Vegetarian Diet Can Cut the Risk of Heart Disease by 32 Percent, Study Finds A vegetarian diet can cut the risk of heart disease by as much as 32 percent, according to a British study published on Wednesday. Researchers who followed more than 44,500 volunteers for about 11 years on average, found vegetarians were significantly less [...]
Hot trend for women “Romance Porn”; When you eat may make you fat
Watching ‘Romance Porn’ is Hot New Trend for Women… Edwardian-era costumes, seductive glances and repressed passions — this kind of visual storytelling has captured a new audience of women who are drawn to romantic period dramas with elaborate sets and rich dialogue. No, it’s not “Downton Abbey”; it’s X-rated. Nica Noelle, an articulate stripper-turned-film maker, is [...]
Stomach “Superbug”; Poor sleep linked to memory problems
New Stomach ‘Superbug’ Spreading in U.S…. A new strain of norovirus that wreaks havoc on people’s stomachs is so vicious that it’s being called a “superbug” by doctors. Though it was first identified in Australia, this norovirus — also called the Sydney strain — is quickly spreading across the United States. In an average year, according to the [...]
Broward Health North to host spine series in February
What: Broward Health North will host a Spine Lecture Series every Monday during the month of February. Spine and Orthopedic surgeons will highlight the latest advancements in spine surgery, plus other options for treating back pain and discomfort. Broward Health North is the FIRST and ONLY spine center in South Florida to receive certification for [...]
