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Narrow Networks - A New Type of Healthcare Insurance

In just a few weeks, open enrollment will begin for hundreds of thousands of Central Floridians. Many will have a variety of health insurance plans to consider when deciding which one is best for them and their families. HMOs, PPOs, Point-of-Service Plans, Health Savings Accounts; the options can be daunting. Recently, another type of insurance plan - the narrow network – has been introduced into the market and is continuing to expand.

When Weight-Loss Surgery Is the Best Solution for Teens

‘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.

SADI-S: Newest Weight Loss Surgery Explained

If you are morbidly obese and have health problems like Type 2 diabetes or heart disease, there is a type of bariatric surgery that might be worth exploring.

You Can Now Buy Birth Control Pills Without a Prescription

You can now buy over-the-counter birth control pills at the same pharmacies you’d go to for condoms, cough syrup and cosmetics – without a prescription. You can even purchase the blister packs online. The generic name for the drug is norgestrel.

When To Say Yes to Weight-Loss Surgery

You’ve dieted. You’ve exercised. You’ve made New Year’s resolutions, joined online support groups or followed weight-loss apps — yet you’re still overweight or obese. Is it time for bariatric surgery?

Chicken Nugget Dilemma — When to Worry About Your Kid’s Eating

We’ve all heard it from friends or family, or maybe in our own household: the kid who eats only peanut butter. Or cereal. Or chicken nuggets. As a parent, you know children go through phases, and that’s not a bad thing — a child expressing preferences is experimenting with independence. But when should you worry about the impact on your child’s growth and nutrition?

Surgery-Medication Combo Might Be Key to Weight Loss

Know Before You Go: Why Destination Cosmetic Surgery Might Not Be a Bargain

Traveling for surgery is trending — about 14 million people a year travel internationally for medical care. Many travel to find a surgeon who will perform cosmetic surgery on a cash basis, returning home quickly. And that’s where things can get complicated. A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 93 Americans had died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic.

Size Doesn’t Matter (And Your Penis Is Not Shrinking)