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All in the Same Boat: SoFlo survivors to compete on the world stage
Every practice moves them forward — rebuilding strength, restoring mobility, and proving that survival is just the beginning.
Meals on Wheels aims to help seniors affected by SNAP funding shutdown in South Florida
Meals on Wheels South Florida announced on Wednesday the launch of a new program to help seniors who can’t count on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
November walk celebrates prostate cancer survivors, raises funds
Nearly 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. More than ten percent of that number will die from the disease.
Man with service dog for medical alerts uses Instagram to educate public
exandre De Gunzburg, who counts on a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named “Laze” for help with mobility and medical alerts, said there are many misconceptions about service dogs.
Early morning runners have Halloween fun in Miami Beach
Runners had fun on Saturday in Miami Beach during the Halloween Half Marathon, Freaky 4-Miler & Trick, and Treat Kids Dash events.
South Florida comedy company Funny in Pink uses laughs to support breast cancer patients
For Julie Baez, the blending of two passions — stand-up comedy and honoring her late mother — led to the creation of Funny in Pink, a production company focused on giving back through laughter.
Health insurance agents meet as some prices increase amid shutdown battle
Hundreds of health insurance agents attended an industry conference by Madrina’s Insurance at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
Memorial Hospital celebrates woman’s unlikely recovery after interaction with therapy dog
Priscilla Timmons said she sent her mother a text message asking for help right before she fainted on March 13. An emergency room physician at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines later said she had blood clots in her legs, lungs, and heart.
Mom To Mom: Mother in military family shares about mental health struggles after reaching out for help
The pressures that U.S. military families face aren’t easy. Corey Atiles, a mother of two, said she was diagnosed with post-partum depression and anxiety, after her son Raphael was born about four years ago.
AI tools help save Broward stroke patient
New AI tools helped save a stroke patient in Broward County.
There are many health benefits to taking a break from your smartphone
Smart phones keep us connected and are a vital way to communicate, but too much of a good thing can be bad, and even addictive.
USDA warns that Hello Fresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach
Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.
Miami Street Medicine provides homeless people with free healthcare
A Miami-based organization is provided homeless people with free healthcare.
Grandfather, 80, trains for Hyrox race in Paris, driven by family bond
An 80-year-old man is taking on a race most athletes half his age — and what he hopes to gain goes far beyond the finish line.
3D bioprinting technology helping women with breast cancer who undergo mastectomy
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year alone, more than 316,000 women in the U.S. are projected to be diagnosed with an invasive form of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.
Trump announces Pfizer deal to lower U.S. prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump delivered remarks from the Oval Office on Tuesday outlining a new plan to lower prescription drug costs for Americans.
HealthCast: Cleaning is important, but so are the products you choose to use
Washing hands and highly touched surfaces are two keys to keeping viruses and other illnesses from spreading, but some of the cleaning supplies in your home can be dangerous if used the wrong way.