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• What Necessary Surgeries Mean to Patients and Physicians

  In early March, McKaylee Prochazka of Lake Nona had emergency surgery for kidney stones and a stent was inserted to drain any pieces that remained. Soon after surgery, the Orange County school teacher developed a urinary tract infection.

• Colorectal Cancer: The Second Leading Cancer Killer

  Colorectal cancer may not be an easy topic to talk about, but it’s an important one to know. It’s often called the “silent killer” because it may have few symptoms, yet it is the second leading cancer killer, behind lung cancer. That’s why understanding what colorectal cancer is, what its symptoms are, and how to prevent it, is essential. Since March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, now is the ideal time to start the conversation.

• Make That Endless Cold a Thing of The Past: Steps to Take for a Healthy Body

  We know that germs can make you sick, but if you seem to constantly be under the weather with cold symptoms, could it be something other than germs that are getting you down?

• Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries

  Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.

• Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms and Treatments

  Fatty liver disease is a common medical condition that occurs when excess fat accumulates in and around the liver. Almost 20% of Americans have fatty liver disease, and many may not even know it.

• 7 Ways to Keep an Exercise Schedule Going Strong Through Summer

  Exercising during the summer months ought to be easy. As our days get warmer, it’s generally easier to fit a run or walk in. But summer is also a time to slip out of regular routines — especially if your kids are out of school and schedules have shifted.

• Why Brain Bleeds Like President Carter’s Are so Serious

  A series of recent falls sent former President Jimmy Carter to the hospital for surgery to relieve pressure caused by bleeding on his brain. One fall led to the president fracturing his pelvis, another caused him to hit his head (requiring 14 stitches) and a third resulted in hip replacement surgery.

• Study: Risk of Stroke Has Increased in Young People

  Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke.

• 5 Ways To Avoid Hip Fractures as You Get Older

  As you get older, your eyesight worsens, your bones weaken, and you can develop balance problems or arthritis, which all put you at greater risk for hip fractures from falls. 

• What Sweat Tells Us About Our Health

  The way, and how much, you sweat can give you a good idea of how healthy you are – and alert you when something might be wrong,