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New Research: 27 Different Viruses Found in Semen
Semen can be home to 27 different viruses, including Zika, Ebola and chicken pox, according to a recent analysis of previous research. Now that we know Americans are using less effective forms of birth control they may be increasing their odds of transferring these viruses to their partners and maybe even their newborns. It’s important to know this information now rel="noopener noreferrer" then worry later.
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Orlando Health Named to List of Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals
Orlando Health hospitals across Central Florida have been honored among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Modern Healthcare, recognized for delivering patients with superior outcomes and more efficient care.
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On the Grocery List: A Healthy Diet for Preventing Breast Cancer
Nearly a third of newly diagnosed cancers among women in the U.S. involve breast cancers. For American women, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, trailing only skin cancer. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research.
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Despite the Long Odds, My Boys Survived Their 20 Percent Chance
My husband and I had been trying to have a baby for quite some time, so in 2008 when we found out we were pregnant, we were overjoyed! When we learned I was carrying twins, we were doubly ecstatic! I knew instantly that I would want to deliver at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
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Hungry? Your Mind May Be Playing Tricks on You
How much you think you’ve eaten can affect how hungry you are, a recent study finds.
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Four Ways to Prepare for a Race
Running is a great way to stay healthy. It helps you burn calories while exercising and allows you to expend additional calories even after your workout.
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Is My IUD Making Me Depressed?
IUDs are an extremely effective form of birth control. They keep women from getting pregnant 99 percent of the time, and they last for several years before needing to be replaced. Still, recent studies show that certain IUDs — the ones that contain hormones — might make some women depressed, anxious or, in rare cases, even suicidal.
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Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know
Kelly Pozzoli was in her early 30s and in the process of moving from Chicago to Florida when she got news that no young woman wants to hear: she had cancer.
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Why Adult Acne is on the Rise
Most of us have had at least one pimple. As a teenager, it’s as much of a rite of passage as getting your driver’s license or going to prom.
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5 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
Every fall, as nature (and retailers) don a palette of gold, orange and brown, you may also notice a fair amount of pink in the mix, as October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. But as the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women, and one that has become increasingly survivable with early detection, year-round attention to the preventive steps you can take is key.
