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  • Zika Virus Could Pose Threat to U.S.

    There are several preventative measures you can take to stay safe. Florida residents, in particular, need to be cautious because our state is a major tourist destination.

  • The Benefits of Anterior Hip Replacement

    The number of hip replacements has dramatically increased, according to government statistics. Over a 10-year period, the number of hip replacements performed grew from 138,700 to more than 310,000. Statistics also show that the procedure is rising among younger patients under age 45.

  • Focus on Men’s Health – Prostate Health

    It’s a fact – prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in American men, second only to skin cancer. Even so, a prostate cancer diagnosis can often come as a surprise, because many men do not experience any prior symptoms. Prostate cancer awareness is vital, because even in the absence of symptoms, it can be a serious medical condition.

  • Holiday Health: Choose Wisely

    For Americans, November is a month of contrasts. On one hand, we celebrate the abundance of Thanksgiving with a huge meal, and on the other, we are cautioned against the health risks of eating too much with November’s designation as National Diabetes Month.              

  • Pulling Together: Orlando Health Copes with Pulse Tragedy

    Just after 2:00 am on June 12, the Orlando Regional Medical Center Level One Trauma Center and Emergency Room began receiving dozens of seriously injured patients who were victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. ER doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists and respiratory therapists were quickly joined by off-duty surgeons and other team members to respond to the largest mass casualty they had ever faced.

  • CDC: Antibiotics for Gonorrhea Losing Their Effectiveness

    New information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) indicates that two antibiotic treatments for gonorrhea may be losing their effectiveness.

  • Things You Should Know About the Flu Vaccine

    Influenza virus causes sudden high fever, body aches, stuffy nose and nasty cough. Every year in the U.S., up to 20 percent of people get the flu. It can become a serious illness, especially in the very young, the elderly, pregnant women and those with chronic conditions such as asthma, obesity and diabetes. Most years about 200,000 Americans are hospitalized and more than 35,000 die due to influenza.

  • New Survey Finds that Chronic Pain Sufferers Overuse Over-the-Counter Medications

    According to the National Health Institute (NIH), more than 25 million Americans experience chronic pain.

  • Even Internationally, Holidays Bring Weight Gain

    The holidays are right around the corner, which means many Americans will overindulge on desserts, foods filled with saturated fat and alcoholic beverages that contain way too much sugar.

  • Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized

    We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation.