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Tylenol Isn’t an Effective Treatment for Arthritis Pain
If you have arthritis pain and reach for a Tylenol for relief, you may be doing yourself a disservice.
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5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer comprises almost 50 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. This year, more than 76,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. More than 3.5 million people will be diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which are more slow-growing.
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Want to Cut Calories? Order Now, Eat Later
Everyone seems to be looking for a magical solution or a quick fix when it comes to dieting and weight loss.
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Bladder Leaks: To Cut Back Fluids or Not to Cut Back Fluids. That Is the Question.
If you experience bladder leaks, your first instinct might be to drink less fluid. Because more fluid leads to more leaks, right? Not always.
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Why Flip-Flops Are a No-No for Your Feet
Here in laid back and sunny Central Florida, flip-flops are everywhere you look. In fact, there’s a good chance that you may be wearing a pair as you read this. After all, who doesn’t enjoy the simplicity of sliding on your footwear without having to tie laces or fasten straps?
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What to Know About Group B Strep for Newborns and At-Risk Adults
You may have heard about strep throat — caused by a type of bacteria that can live in the nose and throat — but have you heard about group B streptococcus? This bacteria also can naturally occur in your intestines and lower genital tract and is usually harmless, but it can seriously affect newborns and adults with certain chronic illnesses.
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My Spouse Snores — What’s Causing It and What Can I Do?
Everyone snores.
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Stay Aware and Get Screened: Learn About Head and Neck Cancer
Have you been examined for head and neck cancer lately? If you’re like 71 percent of Americans, this exam may have never made it on your to-do list. But since it’s Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, now is the ideal time to learn how to detect these types of cancers. To raise awareness, Orlando Health Cancer Institute will provide free screenings for head and neck cancers on Friday, April 12. These screenings will be offered at our main campus in downtown Orlando and at our new location in West Orange County so that you can get screened closer to where you live or work.
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Everything Men Need to Know About Going to the Doctor
By the age of 20, men should start seeing their doctor for regular medical checkups. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. In fact, studies have shown that men tend to visit the doctor less than women by a considerable amount. Whatever your reason is for avoiding the doctor’s office, wait no more! Your body is irreplaceable and keeping it in tiptop shape is up to you.
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What You Need to Know About End of Life Care and Advance Directives
No one likes to talk about death, but it’s an important conversation to have with your loved ones.
