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• American Cancer Society Issues New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors

    About 12 percent of women will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to advancements in treatment, many of them will survive

• What You Should Know About the New Dietary Guidelines

  If you want to live a long, healthy life, say goodbye to added sugars and excess salt in your diet and hello to more seafood, whole grains and vegetables.

• Why Doctors are Using a Surgical Treatment for Rib Fractures

  Rib fractures usually occur after traumatic injury. Ten percent of all patients with blunt chest trauma have at least one rib fracture.

• Making a Difference: Lorraine Parker, MSN, RN, CENP, chief nursing officer and assistant vice president - Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

  Growing up with a family member who was often in the hospital, Lorraine Parker saw from an early age the impact a good nurse can have on their patients. “I knew I wanted to be that person making a difference in someone’s life while bringing new life into the world or at the end of life,” she says.

• Empowering Teens with Chronic Illnesses to Live Independent Adult Lives

  Teens are learning important skills in all areas of their lives as they get older – everything from driving to managing their own finances. Learning to stay healthy, especially for a teen with a chronic medical condition, should be a priority.

• Urogynecologist or OB-GYN? How To Choose the Right Specialist for Pelvic Health

  It’s not always easy to know which type of doctor to see, especially if you’re dealing with symptoms related to your bladder, pelvic floor or reproductive system. There’s an important distinction between gynecologists and urogynecologists — yet many people aren’t aware of it.