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Why We Need to Pay More Attention to Concussions in Female Athletes
Believe it or not, female athletes in many sports have a higher risk for concussions than their male counterparts. Several recent studies have shown that in both high school and collegiate sports women have significantly higher rates of concussions than men who play the same sport (meaning they have a higher likelihood of injury per unit of playing time).
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Florida Beaches: How You Can Stay Safe
When temperatures hit 90 degrees or more, many of us hit the beach to cool off.
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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.
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What To Do if You Have Epilepsy and Want To Have a Baby
While it’s true that epilepsy raises reproductive hurdles for women, they are not insurmountable, thanks to newer anti-seizure medications at well-managed dosages. With a little planning and close medical monitoring, women with epilepsy have every reason to expect successful pregnancies ending with healthy babies.
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What Is the Best Type of Breast Implant After a Mastectomy?
After a mastectomy as part of your breast cancer treatment, you might choose to have breast reconstruction surgery. You’ll want a breast that looks realistic and won’t need to be replaced after a short time. Which is the better choice: saline or silicone breast implants?
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Sugar Shock: How To Avoid Added — and Unwanted — Sugar in Your Diet
Sugar — like Florida alligators — is everywhere you’d think it would be and most places you wouldn’t.
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1 in 3 Athletes Returns to Sports Same Day as Concussion
Concussion protocols for youth sports in all states discourage athletes from returning to the game if they show signs of a concussion after a head hit, but a recent study indicates that most youth athletes, their coaches and the leagues in which they play aren’t exactly following these protocols.
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How Your Wrist May Play a Role in Treating Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and more than 26 million Americans currently have this disease.
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Why Eating a Low-Cholesterol Diet is Important for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men and more than 220,000 of them will be diagnosed with the disease this year.
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Lymphedema: That Swelling in Your Arm or Leg Could Be Serious
Occasional swelling in an arm or leg might seem like a minor annoyance, but you shouldn’t ignore it. It may signal a medical condition called lymphedema, which can be painful and limit movement.
