Cindy Krischer Goodman

Jennifer Kirtley, of Lake Worth Beach, exercises in her community gym. Kirtley credits the medication Wegovy for helping her lose nearly 200 pounds. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

‘I intend to stay on it forever.’ Along with rapid weight loss, patients see other benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs

May 4, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

GLP-1 medications that suppress appetite are allowing people to better manage diabetes and obesity. As weight-loss drug popularity soars, more benefits and risks of the drugs are emerging.

New research shows certain foods contribute to hair loss, and others help with hair growth. Get to know which is which to help control potential hair loss. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, file)

Losing your hair? What you eat and drink can make it worse

September 24, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

New research reveals the food and drinks that can help prevent hair loss or promote growth. Also in this month's Your Health column: How to protect yourself from falls, and...

Beachgoers with tattoos are seen at Hollywood Beach. Some experts are beginning to question whether tattoos could interfere with early skin cancer detection or even contribute to the development of cancer. Certain pigments, particularly black, dark blue and red inks, absorb more ultraviolet radiation than untattooed skin. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Are tattooed beachgoers at risk for skin cancer?

July 31, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

Tattoos can make it more difficult to detect changes in the skin.

A watermelon is exploded during a fireworks safety demonstration hosted by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Broward Health at Fort Lauderdale Fire Station No. 53 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Burns and fireworks injuries: What to do when seconds count this July 4th

July 4, 2025 at 7:12 a.m.

Minutes – even seconds – can significantly impact the extent of the injury.

A panel of women’s health leaders discuss artificial intelligence at the World Health Expo in Miami. (Cindy Krischer Goodman/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

AI is influencing women’s health in new ways, from fertility to menopause

June 23, 2025 at 10:25 a.m.

Women's health leaders say this is a new era of artificial intelligence, enabling earlier diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and long-overdue attention to female medical conditions that have historically been misunderstood.

Playing Wordle and other online games can help with brain health, but experts advising mixing up the games and activities you do regularly.

Does Wordle help? Experts reveal ways keep your brain sharp

April 3, 2025 at 2:06 p.m.

Experts say games serve a purpose but advise mixing up the brain-stimulating activities.

More Americas are develping tech neck, a medical condition from bending the head while using technology. (South Pixels - stock.adobe.com)

Glued to your phone? How to alleviate ‘tech neck’ pain

March 14, 2025 at 1:17 p.m.

Americans spend an average of four to six hours a day looking at mobile devices or tablets, often not even realizing their necks are bent, which is why tech neck...

Norovirus is rampant. Blame oysters, cruise ships and holiday travel

December 23, 2024 at 4:09 p.m.

Twelve states have reported a high number of confirmed outbreaks of the highly contagious norovirus. And if you're unfortunate enough to get it, beware: it has no specific treatment and...

Cheryl Miller, who has been living with Alzheimer's for nearly five years, looks towards her husband, John, as he talks about being her caretaker in their Singer Island home. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Grasping for hope: The heartbreaking journey through Alzheimer’s drug trials

December 14, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

For spouses who care for a partner with Alzheimer's disease, every day brings a different battle and a new challenge. Every small breakthrough offers hope. Every abandoned or failed drug...

About 30% of Internet users look online for information about food safety or recalls.

More foods are making us sick: What to know as foodborne outbreaks hit

November 23, 2024 at 7:22 a.m.

Americans are getting sick from food contamination. Experts believe it's going to get worse.

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