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  • Should I give my child probiotics?

    Did you know that your digestive tract contains over 400 different types of bacteria? This complex ecosystem is called intestinal microflora. The concentration of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract increases dramatically moving from the stomach towards the colon. In humans, the intestinal microflora is vital in many important functions including digestion of nutrients and prevention of infection. Disruption of the “normal flora” can lead to many problems including diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and poor absorption of nutrients.

    What is a probiotic?

    Probiotics are “friendly bacteria” or “good bacteria” similar to those that occur naturally in the digestive tract. A few years ago, the defined “probiotics” as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”

  • Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer

    Lung cancer is a surprisingly common cancer for both men and women. Other than skin cancer, lung cancer is the second most common form of the disease, with only prostate cancer for men and breast cancer for women diagnosed at higher rates. Lung cancer represents 14 percent of all new cancer diagnoses and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. But newer treatment options, such as robotic surgery, can improve the recovery and outcome from lung cancer surgery.

  • New Treatments for Lung Cancer

    Harnessing the body’s immune system to help destroy lung cancer cells is the goal of new therapies being developed at UF Health Cancer Center — Orlando Health. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women, causing more deaths every year than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined, according to the Cancer Research Institute. Cigarette smoking is responsible for nearly 80 percent of lung cancers.

  • AFib: Managing Long-Term Care

    If you have fast or extra heartbeats, you might be suffering from atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a heart condition that affects millions of Americans. AFib can lead to more serious conditions, but there are ways to manage it. 

  • Dealing With Loss: There’s No Wrong Way To Grieve

    When it comes to grieving, there is no such thing as a wrong way to do it.

  • How to Write Your Own Prescription for Self-Care

    Facing constant demands from family, work and school, women often find themselves overextended and unable to set aside time for their own well-being. With so many competing time demands, they may find themselves burned out, depressed and vulnerable to health threats. 

  • There’s Blood In My Urine—Should I Be Concerned?

    Despite the fact that finding blood in one’s urine is relatively common, that doesn’t make it any less alarming if it happens to you. If you see blood in your urine, you may experience confusion and panic. However, it’s best to remain calm and turn to your doctor for help.

  • Expanded Screening May Catch Lung Cancer Sooner

    Current or former smokers may find themselves worrying about their risk for lung cancer. Even if you kicked the habit years ago, when should you get screened? U.S. health officials recently expanded the pool of Americans who could benefit from early detection. Now, if you’re between the ages of 50 and 80 with a history of heavy smoking (currently defined as 20 pack-years), you should be screened, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Those guidelines apply, even if you quit smoking up to 15 years ago.

  • First-Year Benchmarks in Baby Land

    Babies don’t come with a manual. But there is a list of monthly developmental milestones to help new parents navigate their child’s first year of growth.

  • Preventing and Detecting Deadly Lung Cancer

    Lung cancer is the second most common cancer for both men and women, and is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both genders. More people die from lung cancer than from colon, breast and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society.