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How to Recognize and Treat a UTI
Pain when you pee? If you have burning or cramping when you urinate, or if you notice changes in your urine — such as cloudiness, odor or blood — you may have a urinary tract infection, or UTI.
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Understanding the Difference Between HIV and AIDS
In 1991, when NBA basketball star Magic Johnson announced he was HIV-positive, the world was stunned and sad, fearing the athlete had a death sentence. Many people assumed HIV and AIDS were the same, and at that time, few treatments were available for AIDS.
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New NIH-Funded Initiative Will Help ORMC Advance Emergency Medicine Research
Trauma is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 to 46, and on average there are about 141 million visits to the emergency room, 40 million of which are injury-related.
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Baseball Injuries on the Rise—What You Need to Know As a Parent
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. The sun is out, and there’s not the slightest chance of a typical afternoon thunderstorm. You and your family are at the ball fields, watching your son pitch a great game. He only gives up two hits, and his team wins the game.
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Saliva Test for Concussions Shows Promise
If you or your child have ever taken a hard hit to the head, you know how terrifying the aftermath of that moment can be. Could it be a concussion? How do you know for sure?
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National Health Education at Orlando Health
This week, we recognize National Health Education Week (NHEW), established in 1995 and celebrated during the third full week of October. It is sponsored by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), with a goal of increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.
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Important Facts to Know about Concussions and Brain Injuries
In 2013, 640,000 people visited emergency rooms because of concussions and 18,000 people were hospitalized. The number of Americans diagnosed with concussions is increasing, particularly among youth. Researchers say this may be due to two factors: more young kids playing sports and an increased awareness about concussions, leading more people to seek medical attention after a possible TBI.
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How Weight and Height Can Affect Your Prostate Cancer Risk
Height and weight may be linked to a man’s risk of getting and dying from prostate cancer, a recent study finds.
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Aspirin and Pancreatic Cancer: Is There a Magic Pill?
It’s known as “the silent disease.” The symptoms are hard to recognize, and they often go unnoticed for months or even years. This year alone, 46,000 people will be diagnosed with it—and nearly 40,000 will die because of it.
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Prehab and Rehab Care at Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
Back or neck pain can permeate every move we make. When pain won’t go away, physical therapy often can bring much-needed relief. Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital Rehabilitation Services helps people before and after surgery regain mobility and strength, with the goal of increasing their level of function and returning to work and sports.
