Nanomaterial chip tracks cancerous cells through bloodstream

Cells that help the spread of cancer throughout the body can be detected in early-stage cancer patients using a nanomaterial-based chip, U.S. scientists say.

Nanomaterial chip tracks cancerous cells through bloodstream

Sports Schedule for Saturday, Sept. 28

Baseball
American League
Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.
Oakland at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.
Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Kansas City at Chi. White Sox, 7:10 p.m.
NY Yankees at Houston, 7:10 p.m.
LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m.


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Doctors advising pregnant patients to get flu shot

Pregnant women and infants are at increased risk for influenza-related severe illness and hospitalization, U.S. health officials say.

Doctors advising pregnant patients to get flu shot

Uninsured to be able to buy health insurance for $100 or less

Most U.S. adults who are currently uninsured will be able to find health insurance for $100 or less per month via the Marketplace, officials say.

Uninsured to be able to buy health insurance for $100 or less

U.S. seniors on Medicare do not need to apply for 'Obamacare'

Seniors in some states are being told that they have to buy Affordable Care Act Exchange or Marketplace coverage, but this is untrue, a U.S. expert says.

U.S. seniors on Medicare do not need to apply for 'Obamacare'

Changes to Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, and Yard Waste Disposal Services

Effective October 1, 2013, Fort Lauderdale's residents will no longer be able to dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics, or yard waste at any of Broward County's three drop-off locations listed below. This service change reflects a decision to streamline fiscal spending and improve operational efficiencies for the City's neighbors by not renewing Broward County waste disposal agreements, resulting in an annual budgetary savings of more than $400,000 per year.

Changes to Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, and Yard Waste Disposal Services

Obama, Bill Clinton promote Affordable Care Act

UPI/Monika Graff  
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton promoted the Affordable Care Act in a joint appearance in New York Tuesday.

Obama, Bill Clinton promote Affordable Care Act

Rising Tide Car Wash Launches Rising Tide Plus Initiative as a Hub for Local Adults with Autism to Gather Resources, Socialize and Grow as Individuals

PARKLAND, Fla. – The groundbreaking social enterprise Rising Tide Car Wash, with the primary mission to employ adults with autism, is taking its efforts to empower people with autism a step further. RisingTide president/co-founder John D’Eri and COO/co-founder Thomas D’Eri have launched Rising Tide Plus (www.risingtideplus.org), an initiative to bring together local adults with autism to gather resources, socialize and grow as individuals.

Rising Tide Car Wash Launches Rising Tide Plus Initiative as a Hub for Local Adults with Autism to Gather Resources, Socialize and Grow as Individuals

FDA Teams Prepare for Biological Threats

Biological threats to public health may occur naturally, such as an influenza (flu) epidemic. Or their origin may be more sinister—an act of terrorism.
Researchers at the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) are facilitating the development of safe, effective treatments to neutralize these threats.


FDA Teams Prepare for Biological Threats

FDA issues final guidance on mobile medical apps

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical applications, or apps, which are software programs that run on mobile communication devices and perform the same functions as traditional medical devices. The guidance outlines the FDA’s tailored approach to mobile apps. 

FDA issues final guidance on mobile medical apps

Fentanyl Patch Can Be Deadly to Children

Young children have died or become seriously ill from accidental exposure to a skin patch containing fentanyl, a powerful pain reliever. As a result of this, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a Drug Safety Communication to warn patients, caregivers and health care professionals about the dangers of accidental exposure to and improper storage and disposal of the fentanyl patch.

Fentanyl Patch Can Be Deadly to Children

Medicaid Settlement Results in $11 million Savings for Broward County

BROWARD COUNTY, FLA - Broward County Commissioners are expected to approve a Medicaid settlement agreement from the Broward Health Hospital District in the amount of $495,697. The item on Tuesday’s agenda brings to a close complex litigation over a controversial change in Medicaid billings for Florida counties.

Medicaid Settlement Results in $11 million Savings for Broward County

Brimstone Woodfire Grill promotes Thad Karwowski to general manager

Thad Karwowski General Manager at Brimstone Woodfire Grill. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Brimstone WFG Holding Company, LLC is pleased to announce that it has promoted Thad Karwowski to the position of General Manager at its upscale, contemporary eatery, Brimstone Woodfire Grill.  Located in the Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Brimstone Woodfire Grill boasts exceptional quality and a mélange of flavors, including steaks cooked in a 1600-degree broiler, woodfire-grilled fresh seafood, gourmet flatbreads, sushi and salads.  Karwowski was most recently the restaurant’s Assistant Manager.

Brimstone Woodfire Grill promotes Thad Karwowski to general manager

Discover The Breakthrough in Energy Medicine (PEMF Therapy)

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy

Join the millions around the world who have chosen this powerfully effective and safe alternative to the pain pill-mill.

Experience "the best kept secret in healthcare" - drugless pain relief and healing.

Learn about the the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting PEMF's therapeutic benefits.

Opportunity to try the most technically advanced PEMF device the iMRS (intelligent Magnetic Resonance Stimulation)

Discover why TV's Dr. Oz called PEMF therapy "A Revolutionary Cure For Pain".

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54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 31-Nov 4, 2013. Show exhibits range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats and sea vessels will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts.

54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Sports Schedule for Sunday, Sept. 22

(All times Eastern)

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Football

NFL

Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Green Bay at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at Dallas, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at New England, 1 p.m.

Arizona at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 4:05 p.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 4:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

Jacksonville at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

Chicago at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Sports Schedule

Smoking cessation campaign generates 150,000 quitline calls

This year's graphic, emotional ads showing real people living with smoking-related diseases generated 150,000 calls to smoking quitlines, U.S. officials say. 

Smoking cessation campaign generates 150,000 quitline calls

Sports Schedule for Friday, Sept. 20

(All times Eastern)

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Baseball
American League
Houston at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
Chi. White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.
Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
Seattle at LA Angels, 10:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.


Sports Schedule

Mayo Clinic identifies biomarker for smoker's lung cancer

A specific protein pair may be a successful prognostic -- predictor -- biomarker for identifying smoking-related lung cancers, U.S. researchers say. 

Mayo Clinic identifies biomarker for smoker's lung cancer

Reaching Out to Europe on Food Safety

Food safety is a critical issue for all of us in today's global food system. For consumers in the U.S., there's a good chance that the food they are eating is imported. Fifteen percent of all the food we eat each year comes from other countries and the percentage is much higher for certain commodities, like fruits and vegetables, seafood and spices. American consumers want to know that imported food is as safe as food produced here.

Reaching Out to Europe on Food Safety

Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 17

Baseball
American League
NY Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Seattle at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.
Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
Texas at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Chi. White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Sports Schedule

iPad app helps students gain key skill for math and science

spatial visualization

Researchers spent a lot of time developing a sketching feature for the app, which allows users to draw 3-D shapes on a 2-D grid. Credit: Jacobs School of Engineering/UC San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. engineers say an iPad app they developed can teach students a key skill -- spatial visualization -- needed for success in math, science and engineering.

iPad app helps students gain key skill for math and science

Denied Housing? New Rules In Broward County Say You Deserve an Explanation

Broward County, Fl - Realtors called it a victory; homeowner association members called it an unnecessary burden.  So went the way of a public hearing on Tuesday as people from both sides of the issue voiced their opinions about a proposed amendment to Broward County’s Human Rights Act.  In the end, Broward County Commissioners moved forward with a proposal designed to further protect people from housing discrimination.  

Denied Housing? New Rules In Broward County Say You Deserve an Explanation

Sports Schedule for Monday, Sept. 16

Football
NFL
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:40 p.m.

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Baseball
American League
Seattle at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.
Texas at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.


Sports Schedule

I-595 EXPRESS CORRIDOR TRAFFIC IMPACT REPORT: September 15, 2013– September 21, 2013

The ramp from northbound I-75 to eastbound I-595 will be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 16 and ending Friday, Sept. 20. Motorists will be directed to exit northbound I-75 at Griffin Road (Exit 7B), travel eastbound on Griffin Road and continue northbound on Flamingo Road to eastbound I-595.

One lane of eastbound SR 84 between 136th Avenue and Hiatus Road will be closed nightly from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, Sept. 15 and ending Friday, Sept. 20.

I-595 EXPRESS CORRIDOR TRAFFIC IMPACT REPORT: September 15, 2013– September 21, 2013

Miami Reggae Festival announces its 2013 lineup featuring Stephen “Ragga” Marley

MIAMI, FL – Rockers Movement is proud to announce the return of Miami Reggae Festival at Coconut Grove, FL’s Peacock Park on Saturday, November 23rd. The 4th annual event will showcase a global mix of notable reggae musicians, including headlining artist Stephen “Ragga” Marley. Miami Reggae Festival aims to highlight the power of word, sound and art at its day-long event and will donate a portion of all ticket proceeds to Feeding South Florida, a local non-profit.

Miami Reggae Festival announces its 2013 lineup featuring Stephen “Ragga” Marley

New medical device treats urinary symptoms related to enlarged prostate

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the marketing of the UroLift system, the first permanent implant to relieve low or blocked urine flow in men age 50 and older with an enlarged prostate.

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland, in men, that sits below the bladder. As men age, the prostate can become enlarged, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When the prostate is enlarged it can restrict or block urine flow. The UroLift system relieves the urine flow by pulling back the prostate tissue that is pressing on the urethra.

New medical device treats urinary symptoms related to enlarged prostate

GE Pharma, Recalls Dietary Supplement Creafuse Powder Due to Possible Health Risk

Ge Pharma, LLC of North Haven, CT is recalling Creafuse Powder Grape Lot# GE4568 and Creafuse Powder Fruit Punch Lot #GE4570, packaged in a white, 600 gram container with an expiration date of 2/2015 because it contains 1,3 dimethylamylamine (DMAA).

GE Pharma, Recalls Dietary Supplement Creafuse Powder Due to Possible Health Risk

Chemistry council touts plastics as energy

The American Chemistry Council said non-recycled plastics could provide a source of energy if the right technology is in place.

Chemistry council touts plastics as energy

Could stem cell transplant 'fix' schizophrenia?

Experimental work on rats suggests transplanting stem cells could be a permanent cure for schizophrenia, University of Texas researchers say.

Could stem cell transplant 'fix' schizophrenia?

ARC Broward Culinary Institute Takes Orders for its Famous “TAKE-HOME” Thanksgiving Meals While Providing Job Training to Individuals with Disabilities and Other Life Challenges

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The ARC Broward Culinary Institute, a nonprofit catering service providing a food service training certificate program and job training to individuals with intellectual disabilities and other life challenges, is taking orders again this year for its famous “take-home” gourmet Thanksgiving meals. The meals are prepared by students, providing them real-world experience and skills to succeed in a professional kitchen. Proceeds support job training, placement and student scholarships.
 

ARC Broward Culinary Institute Takes Orders for its Famous “TAKE-HOME” Thanksgiving Meals While Providing Job Training to Individuals with Disabilities and Other Life Challenges

Sports Schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 11

Baseball

American League

Kansas City at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m.

NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

LA Angels at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Chi. White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Oakland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

Sports Schedule

Goal of Label Changes: Better Prescribing, Safer Use of Opioids

Consumers and health care professionals will soon find updated labeling for extended-release and long-acting opioid pain relievers to help ensure their safe and appropriate use.

In addition to requiring new labeling on these prescription medications, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also requiring manufacturers to study certain known serious risks when these drugs are used long-term.

Goal of Label Changes: Better Prescribing, Safer Use of Opioids

Local Restaurateurs Work Together To Revitalize Historic 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale

Founders of JEY Hospitality Marc Falsetto and Charles Hazlett. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Owners of JEY Hospitality, Marc Falsetto and Charles Hazlett have a vision to bring people back to 2nd Street. The pair has set their sites on changing the look and feel of the street, and aim to do that one new concept at a time. Taking inspiration from cities like Boston, Chicago, and Austin, they believe that with the right retail mix, 2nd Street can once again become a main attraction in Fort Lauderdale.
Local Restaurateurs Work Together To Revitalize Historic 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale

Experience the best kept secret in healthcare, drugless pain relief and healing

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Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 10

Baseball
American League
NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
LA Angels at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
Detroit at Chi. White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Oakland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.
Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

Sports Schedule

Sports Schedule for Monday, Sept. 9

Football
NFL
Philadelphia at Washington, 7:10 p.m.
Houston at San Diego, 10:20 p.m.

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Baseball
American League
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
LA Angels at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.
Detroit at Chcago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

Sports Schedule

Galant Food Co. recalls calzones for undeclared allergen

Galant Food Co. in San Leandro, Calif. recalled about 1,650 pounds of fresh and frozen calzone products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

The products are formulated with a glaze that contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label, the company said.

Galant Food Co. recalls calzones for undeclared allergen

FDA Explores Impact of Arsenic in Rice

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a major step towards learning whether levels of arsenic in rice and rice products pose a risk to public health.

The agency has collected a total of more than 1,300 samples of rice and rice products and has tested them for both total arsenic and inorganic arsenic, the more toxic form. FDA scientists have determined that the levels of inorganic arsenic found in the samples are too low to cause immediate health damage. 

FDA Explores Impact of Arsenic in Rice

“ArtBrazil” exhibit on display at ArtServe from Sept. 5 through Sept. 24

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (September 5, 2013) – Works by Brazilian artists and artwork that celebrates and is inspired by South Florida’s contemporary Brazilian art scene take center stage in the new “ArtBrazil” exhibit on display at ArtServe from Sept. 5 through Sept. 24.

“ArtBrazil” exhibit on display at ArtServe from Sept. 5 through Sept. 24

Broward Center Holds Auditions for Seusscial Theatre Program

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Performance Project School of the Arts are hosting auditions for Seussical on Sunday, September 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Monday, September 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center. Participation is by audition only, and each student accepted will perform in several productions of Seussical at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to the performances, students will participate in eight musical theater workshops and two weeks of rehearsals.
Broward Center Holds Auditions for Seusscial Theatre Program

Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark Announces the 2013-1014 Family Theater Series

MIRAMAR – The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark and presenting sponsor Waste Pro are proud to announce the 2013 -2014 Family Theater Series, featuring six stage performances from Saturday, November 16 through Sunday, May 4. 2014.  Offering the ultimate theater-going experience, including pre- and post-show activities, this fun-filled, whimsical series features musical theater performances based on classic children's literature, which introduces young audiences to the arts and enhances reading skills.    
Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark Announces the 2013-1014 Family Theater Series

Sports Schedule for Thursday, Sept. 5

Football
NFL
Baltimore at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

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Baseball
American League
Seattle at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m.
Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at LA Angels, 10:05 p.m.
Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Sports Schedule

Bill Clinton: Improve Obamacare, don't repeal it

Bill Clinton: Improve Obamacare, don't repeal it

This Saturday’s Tunnel to Towers Ft. Lauderdale 5k Run & Walk honors 9/11 first responders and U.S. Military personnel

FORT LAUDERDALE – Over 2,000 people will participate in the 3rd Annual Tunnel to Towers Fort Lauderdale 5K Run & Walk this Saturday, September 7th starting at 7:30 a.m. at Huizenga Park, 32 East Las Olas Boulevard. 
This Saturday’s Tunnel to Towers Ft. Lauderdale 5k Run & Walk honors 9/11 first responders and U.S. Military personnel

Sports Schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 4

Baseball
American League
Minnesota at Houston, 2:10 p.m.
Texas at Oakland, 3:35 p.m.
Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
Chi. White Sox at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay at LA Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Sports Schedule

Forecast: September may set record for latest first Atlantic hurricane

2013 could set a record for the latest first Atlantic hurricane, forecasters say, as none of the season's six tropical storms have delivered any hurricanes.
Forecast: September may set record for latest first Atlantic hurricane

Brimstone WFG Holding Company, LLC Hires South Florida Restaurant Veteran Andy Fox as its new Director of Operations

Brimstone WFG Holding Company, LLC is pleased to announce that is has hired renowned South Florida restaurant veteran Andy Fox as its new Director of Operations for its three award-winning South Florida restaurant concepts:  Grille 401 on Las Olas Boulevard in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Piñon Grill located at The Terrace at Town Center in Boca Raton, and Brimstone Woodfire Grill located in the Shops at Pembroke Gardens. 
Brimstone WFG Holding Company, LLC Hires South Florida Restaurant Veteran Andy Fox as its new Director of Operations

“The Mother of All Baby Showers” at Young At Art Museum on Friday, October 4

Rosie Pope. Davie, FL – The Mother of All Baby Showers, presented by Memorial Healthcare System, the second-largest public health care system in the nation and one of the largest hospitals in Florida, will take place on Friday, October 4, at 6 p.m. at Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121 Avenue in Davie.
“The Mother of All Baby Showers” at Young At Art Museum on Friday, October 4

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help prevent dementia

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help prevent dementia