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  • Why Avoiding the Doctor is Men’s #1 Health Problem

    From June 9 to 18, Dr. Parekattil and I drove across the country in an electric Tesla for the third annual Drive for Men’s Health, a 10­-day, 6,000-mile, coast-­to-­coast journey that took us from Orlando to Atlanta, Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. As we made these stops, we’ve engaged many men in face-to-face conversations about their health and what they can do to improve it. We also used social media throughout our road trip to engage our followers in much-needed conversation about men’s health issues. This year, we reached over 300 million people with our online and offline efforts, getting men to #dropyourexcuse!

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Keeping Bones Strong as We Age

    From the time we are born, our bone tissue is continually being replaced through a process called bone remodeling. In our mid-20s, we reach peak bone mass, which stays fairly stable until we hit our 40s. At that point, bone cells start to die faster than replacement cells can be produced. 

  • Plant-Based Diet Can Help Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

    Prostate health is important for men at any age, and a growing number of studies suggest that a plant-based diet may lower your risk of prostate cancer and improve your overall health.  

  • Don’t Put Off Joint Replacement Surgery: Here’s Why

    Chronic health conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone infections and fibromyalgia, can leave you with aching knees or hips, making a joint replacement your best option for treatment.

  • Can't Find Baby Formula? Here Are Some Tips

    With the nationwide infant formula shortage, it’s stressful not knowing where your baby’s meals will come from. But don’t panic. There are options to find formula. Here’s what you can do.

  • Understanding the Link Between Pulmonary Embolism and Cancer

    The recent death of beloved actress Catherine O’Hara has been blamed on a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that restricts or stops blood flow in the lungs. But cancer may also have contributed to her death.

  • The Link Between Proper Nutrition & Diabetes Prevention & Disease Management

    This blog is written in conjunction with Wyndham Bonett and Lee Weber, FSU medical students.

  • Is It a Typical Headache or Something More Serious? These Tests Can Help You Find Out

    If you have frequent headaches, dizziness, seizures or pain or weakness in your hand, your doctor may arrange for you to have neurodiagnostic testing. These outpatient tests can help diagnose a variety of disorders of the brain and nervous system.