Internal Medicine

Marijuana Diet? American Journal of Medicine Study Says Pot Might Be Good For You

Good news potheads: aside from the obvious legal implications, there is no reason to put down your bongs--or that full package of double-stuffed Oreos. Turns out new studies have claimed that marijuana is not only helps with cancer, but has a whole host of other health benefits, as well--including ... More >>

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DREAM Activists Send Complaint Against ICE's Plan to Deport Diabetic Man In Need of Surgery

Federal officials are poised to deport a diabetic man this afternoon, despite a doctor's insistence that he get a surgical procedure so he doesn't go blind, local immigration activists say.  The case concerns an Ecuadorian man named Miguel Castillo-Santos, who was detained this p ... More >>

Brio Tuscan Grille Now Serving Gluten-Free Menu; Corporate Executive Chef Matt Harding Discusses

For a long time, people with celiac disease had a hard enough time following a gluten-free diet at home, and dining out in restaurants -- forget about it. But times have changed, restaurants are coming around, and gluten-free eaters now have way more options than a salad without the dressing. Brio T ... More >>

Florida Could Be Even Fatter by 2030

Put down that can of cake icing! The U.S. annual fat report card was released Tuesday, and according to what it says, Florida will basically be one massive coronary with palm trees come 2030. According to the report, Florida is on track to hit 58.6 percent in 18 years, which means health-care cost ... More >>

State Rep. Peter Nehr Is Fighting Diabetes, Takes Off Clothes to Prove It

The bad news is that there are now pictures floating around the internet of a 60-year-old Florida rep without a shirt on. The good news is that he isn't trying to get laid.You might be inclined to freak out over Palm Harbor Republican Peter Nehr showing off his bod online, as first reported in the T ... More >>

Gluten-Free Fair at Whole Foods Plantation

According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one out of every 133 persons has Celiac Disease, a chronic disorder that, if untreated, can cause damage to the small bowels, infertility, osteoporosis, and chronic fatigue. The only treatment is adhering to a gluten-free diet.There are other reasons to ea ... More >>

Corals Can Get Herpes; Valtrex Not an Option

​Coral reefs have taken a beating in recent decades. Ask someone who dove off the Florida coast in the '70s and he'll tell you the reefs today are a shadow of what they once were.Overfishing, reckless coastal development, pollution, careless boaters, and human plundering have all had a p ... More >>

Gluten-Free Food Expo This Saturday at South Florida Fairgrounds

​Pasta and bread are some of the foods that are universally liked in the world.  Almost every culture has a noodle dish or makes some rustic farm bread. But people with gluten intolerance can't enjoy products like wheat, barley, and rye, which contain gluten and related proteins. This has sta ... More >>

Bold Organics Offers Gluten- and Dairy-Free Frozen Pizza Tastings

​The biggest pain for gluten- and lactose-intolerant people is trying to find quick food. Imagine the scenario -- you're on your way home from work. Exhausted from a long day, you're looking for something to just heat up. You head over to the frozen food section and figure the only thing you c ... More >>

Paula Deen Has Diabetes (Video)

​Stop the presses! The queen of butter has announced on the Today Show that she has type 2 diabetes.In an exclusive interview with Al Roker, Deen confided that she knew about the diagnosis for three years but decided to keep the news "close to my chest."  Rumors have been swirling about Deen' ... More >>

Your Gluten-Free Beer Might Not Be Gluten-Free

If you're celiac, bitter beer is the least of your problems.​Scientist published a finding that all celiacs or gluten-intolerant individuals should pay attention to.In late-2011, the American Chemical Society released a report in which they broke down the ingredients in beer, specifically focusing ... More >>

Five Best Post-Holiday Hangover Cures

​Traditions surrounding the December holidays put incredible emphasis on drinking -- and we're not talking about Publix eggnog.Christmas Day is when Mom breaks out champagne over breakfast and mimosas are poured for the entire family. Drinking isn't just acceptable; it's encouraged.That's why Dece ... More >>

SNL's Frozen Mexican Dinner: Food on the Run(s)

DuTran via FlickrMexican Food gets you...moving.​Saturday Night Live has given us an entirely new way to help constipation.  In this commercial, we see members of a hair rock band recording their latest track...only something's not right with one of the band members....he's constipated.Instea ... More >>

Rick Scott Approval Rating Analysis: "Slightly More Popular Than a Hemorrhoid"

Hemorrhoids: Almost as popular as Gov. Rick Scott.​In case you haven't noticed, Gov. Rick Scott's approval rating is getting so low that people are running out of politicians to compare him to.A few weeks ago, Public Policy Polling surveyed Florida voters about hypothetical gubernatorial matchups ... More >>

Steve-O, a Vegan Now, Boycotts Charity Event on Ethical Grounds

The dope-smoking, hard-partying, poop-jumping prankster Steve-O has turned his life around since leaving Boca Raton for the world of Jackass. He's clean and sober now, a hardcore vegan and PETA supporter, and when he acts like a jackass these days, it's on Dancing With the Stars.This week, he was in ... More >>

"New Times" Cupcake Battle: Q&A With Yvette Sanchez of Skinny Chic Desserts

flickr.com: lamantinThe New Times Cupcake Battle at the 2011 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival begins at 7:30 tonight!  Clean Plate Charlie interviewed owners of the participating bakeries and Skinny Chic Desserts completes our Q&A countdown.We emailed Yvette Sanchez, owner of Skinny Chic ... More >>

Florida Named One of the Top Ten Diabetes Hot Spots in the U.S.

​Over the next 15 years, Florida will bear one of the greatest burdens of diabetes, according to a study, released yesterday, by the Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF). Almost 12 percent of Florida's population, or 2,271,300 people, suffered from diabetes in 2010. An 85 percent jump to a ... More >>

Dolce Adriana on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale Is a Haven for Celiacs, Gluten-Free Eaters

Come to Papa.​Last year, we gave Ats-a-Pizza on Las Olas a Best Of for "Best Gluten-Free Eats." This was true at the time, but the shop owners' newest venture just might rival it.That's right, the owners of Ats-a-Pizza have managed to one-up themselves in this one-sided venture for gluten-free gre ... More >>

Gluten-Free Expo in West Palm Beach at Fairgrounds Feb. 19

​To serve the growing interest in gluten-free foods, the Celiac Disease Foundation of South Florida has expanded its annual expo and moved it to a new location.This year's expo is at the South Florida Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 19, and will showcase vendors selling gluten-free products, allow room ... More >>

Make Your Own Gluten-Free Girl Scout Cookies (Recipe)

Do-si-dos -- safe for Celiacs!​The little hustlers, also know as Girl Scouts, have left their perches in front of Walmart and retreated into their human caves.You know what that means, right? No more girl scout cookies until next year.If you're a celiac -- and you can't consume gluten -- then this ... More >>

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving: Q&A With Author of 101 Gluten-Free Microwave Mug Cakes

Photo courtesy of Stacey Miller​Thanksgiving dinner, with its mounds of stuffing, handfuls of cranberry sauce, and gobs of turkey, sounds absolutely delicious -- doesn't it? But that meal can post a serious threat to celiacs because many of the dishes contain gluten. Stacey Miller, author of ... More >>

Introducing Smart for Life's Gluten Free Cookie Diet

Smart for Life​You've surely heard of "The Cookie Diet" as a way to lose weight by eating several specialized, high-protein cookies a day. Well this isn't it - kind of.This gluten free cookie diet is actually a product of "The Cookie Diet" inventor's breakup with his business man, Dr. Sasson ... More >>

Date Set for South Florida Gluten-Free Expo

​Many celiacs dream of a day when all gluten-free foods will be in one place, set up for hours of perusal and snacking. The Celiac Disease Foundation of South Florida heard your call again this year.The date for the South Florida Gluten-Free Food Expo has been set for February 19, 2011.Things will ... More >>

Five Gluten-Free Fast Food Options

Flickr: dannyrayv​Fast food restaurants still haven't caught on to offering gluten-free options.  P.F. Chang's can coat their lemon chicken in a GF breading, but McDonald's still smothers their nuggets in wheat.That poses a problems to celiacs on the run. But never fear! You may not have a wi ... More >>

Top Five Chain Restaurants With Gluten-Free Menus (Celiacs, Rejoice!)

Flickr: Bobby VirusCheck out where Legal Sea Foods sits on our list.​If you, like me, are allergic to gluten -- a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye -- you can't eat regular bread, pasta, and cereals. But oh no, it doesn't stop there. Many common food items like spices and hard candy have t ... More >>

Have a Celebrity Make Your Drink for a Change

Wikipedia CommonsDara Torres could be making your appletini.​Kick back tomorrow night at City Oyster and Sushi Bar. Have a drink. In fact, have a drink made by a celebrity.OK, so maybe Johnny Depp won't be stirring your dirty martini, but Dara Torres, the Olympic medalist could be. And it's a ... More >>

Free is Good: Guac at Cantina Laredo, Wine at III Forks, Celebrities at City Oyster

​Want the scoop on South Florida food news as it happens? Sign up to be a Broward Palm Beach Insider and receive our weekly newsletter and text alerts. • You know what tastes good? Free. This Summer, you can get a sample of that courtesy of Cantina Laredo. Just text the word "Cantina" to 89686 a ... More >>

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Circle Jerks

Eat My Meat

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Best Desserts

Johnny V

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Best Herald Writer

Carol Marbin Miller

Liquid Courage for Kids

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Best Correction

Sun-Sentinel on March 8, 2003

Best Chocolate

The Chocolate Forest

Profile of a Predator

Tennis pro Paul Edwards hustles both on and off the court

Pork Fest 2001

The Second Annual Kiss-a-Pig Kick-Off

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

Terrace Oceanside

Best New Venue For Live Music

Alligator Alley

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