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4 Fla. Meningitis Cases Linked To National Outbreak
Four confirmed meningitis cases in Florida are linked to a national outbreak according to Gov. Rick Scott.
Report: 59 Percent Of Floridians Will Be Obese By 2030
It’s no state secret that Americans have been in a battle with the bulge for several years. But a group campaigning against obesity said Tuesday Americans are losing the battle and things are going to get much worse.
Ricotta Cheese Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Federal officials say ricotta cheese shipped to some Florida retail stores and restaurants is tainted with listeria bacteria and is responsible for 14 illnesses and at least one death.
Experts: Tax Loophole Fueling Rise In Teen Tobacco Use
A federal tax loophole is enabling teenagers to switch from cigarettes to lower priced, cigarette-style cigars. Statistics reveal it’s getting the next generation hooked.
Something Extra: Most Sleep-Deprived Cities
If you were yawning right during the 6 o’clock news, I may have to take it personally, because South Floridians are getting more sleep than people in most U.S. cities.
Swim Safety In S. Fla. Often A Matter Of Life & Death
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 – 4 and Florida’s drowning death rate among children age 5 is the highest in the nation. These statistics show why its so important for children in South Florida to get swimming lessons. It could mean the difference between life and death, a lesson the Marzan family learned first hand.
CDC Proposes All Baby Boomers Get Tested For Hepatitis C
If you’re one of the millions of baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes you should get a blood test to see if you are infected with Hepatitis C.
Study: Obesity Could Be Over 40% By 2030
If Americans believed their battle of the bulge was improving; new projections from Duke University researchers paint a dark picture in America’s fight against obesity.
Expanded Recall of Diamond Pet Foods Dry Dog Food
Dry dog food manufactured in Diamond Pet Foods’ Gaston, South Carolina production plant has been linked to at least 14 cases of Salmonella Infantis infections in 9 states, according to a May 3, 2012 report […]
Cholera In Haiti Evolving Into Two Strains
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the strain of cholera in Haiti is beginning to evolve as some develop a little immunity from the bacterium, according to the Washington Post.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
