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• “Kissing Bugs” Carrying Potentially Fatal Disease Reported in Florida

  The Centers for Disease and Prevention is warning residents in the southern United States that deadly “kissing bugs” have invaded the region.

• Sugary Sodas Are Losing Their Pop With Many Americans

  For many years, the healthcare industry has been issuing warnings about the risks associated with the consumption of too many sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages with a high sugar content. Sugar-sweetened beverages also include flavored juice drinks, sports drinks, sweetened tea, sweetened coffee and energy drinks. Too much sugar can lead to a wide range of health issues, and as we know, soda contains a staggering amount of sugar. In fact, a 12 ounce can of soda may easily have up to 39 grams of sugar. Visualize one teaspoon of granulated sugar, this contains 4 grams of sugar. To put this another way, a 12 ounce can of soda containing 36 g of sugar (grams of sugar will be listed on the nutrition facts label) equals about 9 teaspoons of granulated sugar.

• Why Am I Missing My Period?

  Imagine: No cramps. No bleeding. No wondering when “Aunt Flo” is coming to town. Not having a period might sound like a nice break, but in reality, it’s not. Granted, having a period may not always be convenient, but it is a natural process that ensures the body’s reproductive systems are operating properly.

• Heart Attacks Increasing Among Young Women

  When we think of someone having a heart attack, we often picture the person as an older man. While it’s true that 70 percent to 80 percent of sudden cardiac events occur in men, these events are not limited to a specific gender or even age. A new study outlines a disturbing trend: Heart attacks are increasing among young women.

• 4 Surprising Factors That Can Affect Fertility

  1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility or the ability to keep a pregnancy.

• Why Choosing the Right Surgeon is Critical for Breast Reconstruction

  This year, there will be an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S.  Many of these women will undergo mastectomies. Among the women being treated with mastectomy for breast cancer are women of different body types, lifestyles and goals for reconstruction. Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy should be tailored to the needs of each patient. That is why patient-specific breast reconstruction is gaining more traction among surgeons across the country. With this approach, we can fine-tune the breast reconstruction modality to each patient, depending on her case.

• Making a Difference: Lorraine Parker, MSN, RN, CENP, chief nursing officer and assistant vice president - Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

  Growing up with a family member who was often in the hospital, Lorraine Parker saw from an early age the impact a good nurse can have on their patients. “I knew I wanted to be that person making a difference in someone’s life while bringing new life into the world or at the end of life,” she says.

• Using Siri to Get Your Health Questions Answered? Here’s Why You Should Stop

  Today, we live in a 24/7, on-demand world, where with the click of a button you can communicate with anyone in any place, have coffee delivered at your doorstep or learn about different diseases and conditions (thanks, in part, to blogs like this).

• Diabetes Rate Rising in Central Florida: How to Reduce Your Risk

  More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. That equals about 9 percent of the population.

• A Legacy of Trust: Mary Rogers, MSN/Ed, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health

  How Mary Rogers found her way into nursing would likely surprise many young people today. The youngest of five siblings, Mary was destined at a young age to become a nurse. Her father had strong ideas about what his children should pursue for their careers — and for Mary, that meant she was to become a nurse.