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How many children do you have? It may seem like a simple question, but for women who have endured a miscarriage or stillbirth, that question can bring sadness and pain. Even if they now have other children, the child (or children) lost is not forgotten.

What does it mean to turn 100 years old? For an organization like Orlando Health, it means celebrating a history of being a pioneer in medicine, growing to meet community needs and adopting new technologies. But it means more than just remembering the past—it means thinking ahead to the next 100 years.

Let’s talk about suicide. The two recent deaths by suicide of celebrities Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer and television personality, and Kate Spade, American fashion designer, have cracked open conversations about suicide and mental health—topics that are often seen as taboo—but may be key in understanding and getting the help (for ourselves or for others) needed during a crisis.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, the largest organ in the body and one that helps us  digest food, convert nutrients into energy the body can use and removes toxic substances.

With summer in full swing, everyone wants to spend time outdoors at the pool, beach or field, having fun. But hours of fun in the sun also can result in hours of hurt from heat-related illnesses.

If your doctor has prescribed opioids for your acute pain, a new Florida law may affect your supply. As of July 1, 2018, most opioid prescriptions will have a three-day limit. In some situations, physicians can prescribe a seven-day supply for acute pain, if the situation is documented as medically necessary. Acute pain is defined, by law as: “The normal, predicted, psychological and time-limited response to an adverse chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus, associated with surgery, trauma or acute illness.”

Hearing loss affects 30 percent of Americans in their 60s, and that percentage more than doubles for those 70 and older. While it’s one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, some studies indicate that hearing loss can signal an even more serious deterioration—that of cognitive ability.

September’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month initiative was created with the intent of sharing resources and promoting knowledge of the issue of suicide worldwide. Even at the best of times, we often see patients struggling with suicidal thoughts due to chronic illnesses, the loss of a family member or underlying mental illnesses. With the increased stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and other serious issues impacting our lives, mental health issues are becoming more prevalent. 

In 1991, when NBA basketball star Magic Johnson announced he was HIV-positive, the world was stunned and sad, fearing the athlete had a death sentence. Many people assumed HIV and AIDS were the same, and at that time, few treatments were available for AIDS.

Sunshine sometimes gets a bad rap. While we often talk about how to protect ourselves from overexposure to the sun and its rays, we should also focus on the many health benefits the sun provides.