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• 10 Common Myths About Measles—and the Real Facts

  Measles cases in the U.S. climbed to a 25-year high in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 704 confirmed cases of measles so far this year have affected 22 states, including Florida. Although the viral infection was declared “eliminated” from the U.S. in 2000, this year’s rapid spread of measles has become a serious public health concern. Increasing numbers of travelers catch the viral infection abroad and bring it into the U.S., spreading it among pockets of people who are unvaccinated.

• Oropharyngeal Cancer is on the rise, and HPV may be to blame

  More than 43,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer this year, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation.

• Can Tea Help You Lose Weight?

  About half of Americans drink a cup of tea every day.

• Health Benefits of Spicy Foods

  From the cayenne pepper and lemon juice diet to grapefruit-only and high carb meal plans, people across the country have experimented with countless weight loss crazes to shed pounds.

• Keeping Your Heart Healthy During Cancer Treatment

  As doctors, our goal when dealing with cancer is to develop the best treatment plan for our patients.

• Is Saturated Fat Still Considered Bad for You?

  In recent years, you’ve probably seen a number of health articles, blogs and TV reports about the ills of saturated fat. We all know about the association of saturated fats found in butter, cheese and fatty meats to the risk of heart disease.

• Soccer ACL Injuries: Why Prevention is the Best Treatment

    Orlando City Stadium was packed on opening weekend to cheer on Orlando City Soccer Club, and the Orlando Health Sports Medicine team was proud

• Warm Up (and Cool Down) to Avoid Sports Injuries

  Here in Central Florida, we are fortunate to have access to a wide array of sporting activities year-round. From soccer (how about those Orlando City Lions?!) to ice hockey, and everything in between, chances are good that your favorite sport has a court or league nearby.

• Robotic Surgery Improving Lung Cancer Outcomes

  Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.

• New Treatment Offers Hope for Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease

  Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that restricts blood flow to a person’s limbs, most commonly the legs. Caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries, PAD affects between 8 to 12 million Americans.