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‘Veep’ Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
An estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, affecting thousands of women and their families.
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Why Some Women Aren’t Taking a Key Breast Cancer Prevention Drug
About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, but according to one recent study, women who are high risk for breast cancer may not be taking medication that could reduce their risk for the disease.
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Learning a Lifesaving Skill: How the ISR Program Teaches Infants and Children How to Swim
Every day, two children under age 14 die as the result of accidental drowning.
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Recognizing the Signs of Drowning
Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related deaths in children between 1 and 14 years old in the United States, and it is the third-leading cause of unintentional death worldwide.
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What Athletes Should Know About Hydration
Your body contains muscles, bones, blood and tissue, but most of all, it contains water. Water makes up 55 to 65 percent of adult bodies. Muscles and kidneys contain 79 percent water, and bones and the brain are close behind at 73 percent. That’s why it is essential to help the body stay hydrated so it can function at peak performance.
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Drowning Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Water
The long days of summer are ending, but that doesn’t mean we can be less diligent about keeping kids safe around water. From going to siblings’ swim practices and lessons to fishing and walking near a lake or just taking a bath, kids can face the danger of drowning.
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How to Stay Hydrated This Summer
Summer is a prime time for becoming dehydrated. Warmer weather, increased activity, and so many food occasions featuring alcohol can leave our bodies craving water.
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Thirsty Much? Know the Signs of Dehydration
Our bodies need water to survive. Water doesn’t just keep us from feeling thirsty, it is instrumental in helping our bodies run efficiently. Water makes up 55 percent to 65 percent of adult bodies and about 78 percent of newborn bodies. Within the body, the brain and heart contain 73 percent water, muscles and kidneys contain 79 percent and even our bones are made up of 31 percent water.
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What causes absent or irregular periods? Dr. Greves explains possible diagnosis and treatment options
Most women dread their monthly menstrual period, despite it being the sole component of the body’s ability to reproduce. What exactly is a menstrual period? Menstrual periods occur when a woman matures to the point of making enough hormones. Each month, the lining of the uterus prepares for a fertilized egg. If the woman does not become pregnant, the hormones in her body will drop, and the lining of the uterus will be sloughed off and leave the body as a menstrual period.
What’s the difference between absent periods, irregular periods and spotting? What are some common causes?
Absent periods are periods that do not happen at all, and irregular periods are periods that happen less than six to eight times a year. And sometimes, a woman will just “spot.” -
Dr. Akash Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, Discusses Proton Therapy Center
At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing unparalleled care to patients with cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from other local centers in Florida. Our breadth of expertise from subspecialty-trained oncologists results in an evidence-based, consensus-driven approach to cancer care for our patients.
