Kristi Krueger

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Published: May 8, 2025 at 6:05 PMTags: Healthcast, Miami-Dade County, Broward CountyMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – New analysis shows the number of measles cases reported in the U.S. this year just surpassed 1,000. That’s based on data from the CDC and state health departments. Many of the cases are related to an outbreak in west Texas, but most states have reported the disease.

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Published: May 6, 2025 at 5:57 PMTags: Healthcast, Miami-Dade County, Broward CountyIt’s a leading cause of disability in the United States. Low back pain is common, and it’s estimated that up to 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. From overdoing it at the gym to sitting at your desk all day, you can strain your back from doing too little, or too much, and it can have a significant impact on daily life.

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Published: May 1, 2025 at 7:23 PMTags: HealthCast, Health, Mental HealthSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 1, 2025 at 7:23 PMTags: HealthCast, Health, Mental HealthMIAMI – May has been the life-saving Mental Health Awareness month in the United States since 1949. Research about the brain’s adaptability continues to expand, but the power of developing coping skills by being proactive about sleep, diet, and exercise choices has been established.

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Published: April 29, 2025 at 6:50 PMTags: Health, Weight loss, WegovyPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday that Wegovy will be available through telehealth providers. The providers -- Hims & Hers Health, Ro, and LifeMD -- will be shipping the weight-loss medication to patients’ homes. Patients who don’t have health insurance coverage for the weekly injection may have to pay about $500 for a monthly supply in addition to the telehealth provider’s subscription fee.

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Published: April 24, 2025 at 5:56 PMTags: Healthcast, Opa-locka, Miami-Dade CountyOPA-LOCKA, Fla. – Since April is Alcohol Awareness Month, it’s a good time to shine a light on a program that is changing and saving lives right here in South Florida. There is a residential addiction treatment facility in Opa-locka that’s been setting young men up for success after sobriety for decades. This is not your typical culinary school, as some of the students have been ordered there by a judge.