University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Miami, Now's Your Chance To Yell At Banana Republican In Person About Gun Control

Back in February, Banana Republican tackled the thorniest, hot-button political issue of the moment: banning assault rifles. Even though I took an objective approach to the subject, a majority of comments in response to the cover story were full of invective and sabre rattling from gun enthusiasts f ... More >>

Shark Fin Soup May Be Bad For the Brain, Say UM Scientists

​That adage "fish is brain food" may be true, but that's a fisherman's tale when it comes to shark. A new study conducted by University of Miami scientists found high concentrations of BMAA in shark fins; this is a neurotoxin linked to degenerative brain diseases such as Lou Gehrig's, Alzheim ... More >>

No More Gym Class in Middle School? Florida Lawmaker Wants To Rewrite P.E. Requirements

Michelle Obama would not approve.​All of us remember middle school gym class, some as the best part of the day, and some of us as a hellish daily ritual steeped in shame and failure. But now Republican state Rep. Larry Metz has introduced a bill that would no longer require all Florida middle scho ... More >>

UM Study: The More Chocolate You Eat The More Pimples You May Get

​Despite what your mother may have told you, scientists have never been able to prove that eating more candy gives you acne. However, a new student-led research study out of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine seems to suggest a direct link between the amount of chocolate you eat and ... More >>

UM Study: Diet Soda Increases Your Risk for Stroke

via Natalie DBasically, the first thing Riptide does in the morning. ​Riptide is hopelessly addicted to diet soda. Hell, we had just downed a 20-oz. Cherry Coke Zero when we came across this latest study out of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: drinking diet soda daily increases y ... More >>

Former Pro-Wrestler "nWo Sting" Now Manages Research Program at University of Miami School of Medicine

​Back in the '90s, Paul Farmer was a regular in the pro-wrestling world portraying the evil-minded impostor of popular superstar Sting. Yes, wrestling really is like soap operas for men, and this was basically an evil-twin storyline. His gimmick was basically that he tricked fans and fellow wrestl ... More >>

Tanning Beds Can Be Addictive, Literally

​An orange-looking girl with no tan lines desperate for her next session in a tanning booth might exhibit similar behaviors to a crackhead looking for his next hit. Yes, science suggests that indoor tanning could become addictive just like drugs and alcohol. Researchers at the Memo ... More >>

The Haitian Hillbilly is Miami's unlikely DJ link to the island

Head Spins: The Haitian Hillbilly

​Spearheading much of mainland Miami nightlife's response to the tragedy in Haiti is a man known as the Haitian Hillbilly. Born Alain Maximilien, this hipster redneck (of sorts) not only spent many of his more formative years in the island nation; his father runs Maison des Anges, a 120-child orph ... More >>

Still Tokin': 4 Million Adults Over 50 Still Get High

​Drugs: They're not just for young people. Old people are getting high in record numbers. A new government study suggests more than 4 million Americans over the age of 50 still smoke pot and abuse prescription drugs, a finding that should surprise no one. Especially if you know ex-h ... More >>

Food News Roundup: Cuban Coffee, Allergies, Low Fat, Ice Balls, Super Brawl, and Local Milk

According to organizers, attendance at Americas Food & Beverage Show up 10%. [Herald]Australian reality-tv star Tabatha Coffey loves Cuban food and Cuban coffee. [NBCmiami]This blog beat the Herald on the Natural Choice Vending interview by over two months. [Herald] [ShortOrder]Miami company rel ... More >>

News Roundup

Manny Diaz sent letters to a hundred Miami Police officers informing them they'd be let go unless the police union agrees to pay cuts. [Herald]Doctors at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine were able to use a portion of a woman's tooth to restore her eyesight. [ABCNews]Yet another Miam ... More >>

Organics May Not Be Healthier, But At Least They Don't Have Pesticide

Jacob Katel​You say potato, we say dumbass.A recent US News and World Report article examines a UK health assertion through a Miami connection. British nutritionist Alan Dangour authored a study that suggests organic foods may not be any healthier than what his work terms "conventionally produced" ... More >>

Bascom Palmer's Shocking Paintball Eye Injury Report

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is the premier ophthalmology center in America, and recently made this stunning discover: taking a paintball straight the eye -- apparently not so good. In the February issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmolo ... More >>

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Def Jux makes a stand, Tara Reid a comeback, and Lycra is more flexible than Beach egos

Dances with Wheels

Disabled dancers find their footing with Karen Peterson

BEST DISPLAY OF WEALTH

Leonard M. Miller family

Risky Business

Star sings a new tune

Orphans of the State

For countless undocumented immigrant kids, America is not the land of puppies and Disney trips, but the land of neglect

Night & Day

October 22 - 28, 1998

First Contact

The Touch Research Institute promotes the laying on of healing hands

And You Thought Hot Flashes Were Bad

A nationwide estrogen study has animal-welfare activists pissed off about the collection of horse urine

Three Lies

The Reports of My Death Are Greatly Exaggerated

Steve Clark battles cancer and fierce rumors of his demise. He says he's more worried about the rumors.

Bad Medicine

He allegedly fondled and caressed patients against their will. AIDS patients. No wonder he is known as Doctor Scumbag.