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  • Common Questions About Acupuncture

    NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade have done it—and they’re not alone. They’re among 14 million Americans who have tried acupuncture as a treatment technique.

  • New Localization Technology Makes Breast Cancer Lumpectomy Surgery Easier, More Efficient

    Each year, more than 2.8 million women in the United States have breast procedures that require precisely locating a tumor for a lumpectomy or a biopsy. On the day of the procedure, radiologists traditionally mark that area by numbing the breast with a local anesthetic, inserting a needle into the breast and threading a thin wire into that needle, then removing the needle so the wire remains as a marker for the surgeon. With needle/wire localization process, the wire is then removed during the biopsy procedure.

  • What to Know About the BRCA Gene for Breast Cancer

    When actress Angelina Jolie found out she had a mutation in her BRCA1 gene that sharply increased her risk of developing breast cancer, she took the aggressive approach of having a preventive double mastectomy. Later, she also had her ovaries removed. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, actress Christina Applegate found out she also had a mutation in one of the BRCA genes. She decided to have a double mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy, and in 2017 also had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventive measure.

  • How Eating More Seafood Can Help You Live Longer, Better

    Whether you want to prevent Alzheimer’s, depression or a heart attack, or simply have a smarter baby, eating seafood can help, according to well-established research. Now the goal is to eat even more. Recently, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended a diet with a variety of nutrient-dense protein options, which includes an increase in the amount of seafood consumed. In fact, research has shown that eating seafood literally saves lives. Just two to three servings of fish per week reduces the risk of death from all health-related causes by 17 percent.

  • Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries

    Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.

  • What to Know About Florida’s New Opioid Prescription Law, Effective July 1, 2018

    If your doctor has prescribed opioids for your acute pain, a new Florida law may affect your supply. As of July 1, 2018, most opioid prescriptions will have a three-day limit. In some situations, physicians can prescribe a seven-day supply for acute pain, if the situation is documented as medically necessary. Acute pain is defined, by law as: “The normal, predicted, psychological and time-limited response to an adverse chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus, associated with surgery, trauma or acute illness.”

  • Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade Open up the Conversation About Suicide

    Let’s talk about suicide. The two recent deaths by suicide of celebrities Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer and television personality, and Kate Spade, American fashion designer, have cracked open conversations about suicide and mental health—topics that are often seen as taboo—but may be key in understanding and getting the help (for ourselves or for others) needed during a crisis.

  • Biohacks for Savvy Girls: Making Self-Care a Daily Deal

    #SelfCareSunday hacks the weekend so you can recharge for the week ahead. But why save self-care only for Sunday? Dr. Meredith Watson, an OBGYN with Orlando Health Physician Associates, thinks nurturing body and soul should be a daily deal.

  • Can Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?

    It’s commonly known that vitamin D helps maintain strong bones, helps the body absorb calcium and can improve heart health. But a recent study indicates vitamin D—specifically, vitamin D3—can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

  • 10-Minute Cancer Test Breakthrough Shows Promise for Affordable, Early Detection

    Most people only find out they have cancer after they’ve experienced a number of concerning symptoms. By the time that happens, cancer cells have multiplied and perhaps even entered surrounding tissue. But two new breakthroughs offer the promise of early detection of cancer in the body, which means far earlier treatment and more successful outcomes.