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  • Why Pro Soccer Players Suffer So Many Knee Injuries

    During Orlando City Soccer Club’s first home game of the 2021 Major League Soccer season, star player Alexandre Pato suffered a knee injury that required surgery. Knee injuries are among the most common soccer players face, affecting one player in every 10 games played.

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 45, New Guidelines Say

    Colorectal cancer cases among younger adults are rising in the United States. In 2020, 12 percent of those diagnosed with colon cancer were under 50. Colorectal cancer cases have been increasing in younger adults for decades, but the misconception remains that the disease only affects older adults. What is particularly concerning for oncologists is the frequency of very advanced cancers in younger patients. 

  • Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms and Treatments

    Fatty liver disease is a common medical condition that occurs when excess fat accumulates in and around the liver. Almost 20% of Americans have fatty liver disease, and many may not even know it.

  • “Mommy Juice” Culture Can Lead to Drinking Problems

    You’ve likely seen shirts that say, “I’m not a regular mom — I’m a wine mom,” the stemless wine glasses with the words “mommy juice” printed in fancy font, the memes that make light of mom groups day-drinking on playdates. These days, “wine mom” culture — a term that refers to moms who drink to escape the stresses of parenthood — is pervasive. Moms are inundated with the message that drinking wine comes with being a mother. And while it may seem harmless and a funny, wine mom culture has become a major public health concern.

  • Looking for Nonhormonal Birth Control? You Have Options

    If you are breastfeeding, have high blood pressure or a history of some cancers or blood clots, hormonal birth control might not be an option for you. 

  • New Mom? Watch for These 10 Things That Can Happen After Giving Birth

    Many new mothers leave the hospital expecting to look and feel like their pre-pregnancy selves. The reality is that the hormonal and physical changes that continue to occur during the six to eight weeks following childbirth can be just as unpredictable as pregnancy itself. 

  • After Prostate Removal, Men Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy

    Pelvic floor therapy isn’t just a treatment for women who have urinary incontinence. Men who have prostate issues also can benefit from these exercises. 

  • Now That I Have a Pacemaker, How Will Life Be Different?

    There are few life-saving medical devices as well known as the pacemaker. More than a million of them are implanted each year, providing peace of mind for people whose hearts don’t beat as they should. 

  • How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Heart Health

    Pregnancy may be one of the more natural feats that can be accomplished by a woman’s body, but that doesn’t mean it comes without risk. Among the many stresses and strains is what happens with the cardiovascular system. The heart is forced to work overtime to deal with physical and hormonal changes, with blood volume increasing 20 to 50 percent. It’s important to understand and recognize warning signs to keep your heart protected and to reduce the risk of life-threatening complications. 

  • How Do I Decide Between a Urologist or Gynecologist?

    For women experiencing health issues in the pelvic region, it may seem natural to seek help from an OB-GYN. But sometimes, a urologist is the better option for “down there” care.