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• A Complete Guide to Nailing Your Orlando Health Job Interview

  This is an exciting time to pursue a healthcare career both for experienced workers who want to change careers, as well as younger Americans just entering the workforce. According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare jobs are expected to increase by 18 percent during the 10-year period from 2016 to 2026. That translates to roughly 2.4 million new healthcare jobs, a growth rate that’s higher than any other occupation in coming years.

• 3 Ways Robotics Benefits Weight-Loss Surgeries

  Although robotic-assisted surgery has been used in connection with weight-loss surgery for some time now, its role has grown and is continually expanding.

• Baby on Board: Advice for New Moms Returning to the Workplace

  In 2020, women held 50 percent of available American jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They are, however, still having 100 percent of the babies! Each year thousands of women struggle balancing returning to work with the demands of being a new mom. As you navigate this shift, there are steps you can take to make the transition a smooth one.

• Does swimming cause ear infections?

  This blog post was originally published in June 2014

• Does Sleep Apnea Cause Dementia?

  As the brain ages, it’s common to have a little more trouble remembering names, dates or why you opened the refrigerator door. But before you chalk up your memory loss to advanced years – or, worse, the onset of dementia — consider another culprit: Sleep apnea.

• Do Weight Loss Clinics Work?

  Two out of every three adults in America are either overweight or obese, but weight loss clinics may help some people get to and maintain a healthy weight long term. There are weight loss clinics and programs all over the country, and while many are credible, it’s important to do your research if you’re considering this option.

• Why Does My Hand Hurt?

  We do everything with our hands — from the functional like carrying groceries to the expressive like gesturing or giving a hug.

• Does your child have abdominal pain?

  As a young child growing up just outside of New York City, I complained of stomachaches every Wednesday afternoon before going to ballet class. I vividly remember those days. Initially, my mother was very concerned because I had repeatedly begged to enroll in ballet school and was clearly very excited about the opportunity. Little did I realize what I was getting into! This particular Manhattan-based ballet school was bent on creating professional ballerinas. As a shy, cherubic, roly-poly newbie to the dance scene, I was not prepared for the intensity of the class. My mother quickly picked up on the pattern and realized that I was having a physical reaction to the stress from the rigorous dance class. Fast forward many, many years later, and here I am, a pediatric gastroenterologist, taking care of hundreds of children each year with chronic abdominal pain.

• 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.

• Do Weight-loss Drugs Cause Unplanned Pregnancies?

  You’re watching social media videos, say, and see formerly overweight women crooning about how they got pregnant thanks to weight-loss drugs.