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  • Cancer Care in the Hospital: How Oncologists Collaborate

    When you’re in the hospital, multiple specialists will work in tandem, discussing your prognosis and treatment options. Your medical oncologist will collaborate with other physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.  Teaching hospitals also have medical trainees, including residents and fellows, who play a vital role in your care under the supervision of senior oncologists. Remember, these are doctors-in-training who bring fresh perspectives and are up to date on the latest medical knowledge.  

  • The Sweet Truth About Sugar Substitutes

    Cakes, pies and cookies, oh my! Did you know that Americans consume 165 pounds of sugar each year? Along with this sweet habit comes an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, and obesity. In 2009, the American Heart Association recommended that women reduce their added sugar intake to less than six teaspoons (25 grams) per day, and men less than nine teaspoons (37 grams) per day. Just to put that in perspective, a 12-ounce can of regular soda contains about eight teaspoons of sugar. With these new recommendations, it’s no wonder sugar substitute use is on the rise. But how do you know which one is the safest for you and your family?

    Artificial sweeteners

    Artificial sweeteners are chemically manufactured molecules, which may be derived from naturally occurring substances (herbs or sugar itself), and added to sweetened foods and beverages in place of table sugar (sucrose). They are sometimes referred to as “intense sweeteners” as they can be thousands of times sweeter than sugar. Because of this, dextrose and/or maltodextrin (easily digested carbohydrates) are added to dilute the sweetness in food products.

  • 4 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before You Take Prescription Pain Medication

    Prescription drugs for chronic pain are meant to help patients better manage pain and reduce the impact this pain may have on their daily lives.

  • Why Every Woman Shouldn’t be Screened for Ovarian Cancer

    Women who don’t have any signs or symptoms of ovarian cancer and don’t have a high risk for the disease should not undergo screening, according to a government panel of health experts.

  • What to Know About Breast Reconstructive Surgery After Breast Cancer

    If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you have to make a lot of decisions about your treatment. And, if you’re preparing for a lumpectomy or mastectomy, there’s one more decision to make: if you want reconstructive surgery. You might think this is a decision you would make after your surgery and treatment are finished—and it can be. But, there are benefits to having reconstructive surgery as early as possible—perhaps even during the lumpectomy or mastectomy.

  • What is trigeminal neuralgia? How is it treated?

    Trigeminal neuralgia has been called one of the most painful conditions ever to afflict humankind. It is caused by pressure — often by an inflamed major artery in the head — on the trigeminal nerve, which includes three nerves branching off the main nerve to carry signals from the face and scalp to the brain. An attack on the trigeminal nerve can be triggered by something as mild as a gust of wind, a high-pitched sound or brushing your teeth.

  • First-Year Benchmarks in Baby Land

    Babies don’t come with a manual. But there is a list of monthly developmental milestones to help new parents navigate their child’s first year of growth.

  • Your BFFs (Best Food Finds) During Pregnancy

    Want to grow the healthiest baby possible while staying within your prescribed weight gain? Then build a prenatal meal plan around fresh, lean food choices, says Dr. Meredith Watson-Locklear, an OB-GYN with Orlando Health Physician Associates.

  • Why You Should Discuss Your Sex Life With Your Doctor

    About 4 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but according to a new study these Americans may not be getting comprehensive care because doctors may not ask about their sexual orientation.

  • The Great Sodium Debate: How Much Salt is Too Much?

    There’s currently a great debate happening over sodium. Some experts say less is better, while others say certain groups need more sodium to avoid a condition called hyponatremia, which occurs when sodium levels in the blood are too low.