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Why Some Women Aren’t Taking a Key Breast Cancer Prevention Drug
About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, but according to one recent study, women who are high risk for breast cancer may not be taking medication that could reduce their risk for the disease.
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Top Causes of Unintentional Injury Deaths in Central Florida
Unintentional injuries are one of the top five causes of death across Central Florida, according to the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).
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Should I go to the ER or Urgent Care?
Whether it’s sudden chest pain or a high fever, it can be difficult to know when to go to an emergency room for treatment.
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Preventing Injuries in High School Lacrosse
Lacrosse—it’s a fast-paced, action-packed sport that has become increasingly popular throughout the United States. Originating from Native American cultures, it is one of America’s oldest sports—and now, it is also one of its fastest-growing. With its combination of running, catching, throwing and exciting scoring, more and more kids and teens are beginning to take an interest in lacrosse and play it competitively.
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Europe and the U.S. Have the Highest Obesity Rates in the World — with some Notable Differences
Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1980, according to the World Health Organization. More than 1.9 billion adults were overweight,
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‘I Am Not Dying on the Couch.’ Orlando Man Loses 800 Pounds
Ted Dombrowski spent his 50th birthday on the sofa, nearly immobile. Although down to 800 pounds from a peak of 1,060, he was still so heavy that his stomach drooped to his knees. One of those knees was so painful, even while seated, that 800 milligrams of ibuprofen every six hours barely helped.
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Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive outpatient procedures used to treat compression fractures. The goals of both procedures are to stabilize the spinal fracture and stop the back pain caused by the fracture.
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Minimally Invasive Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery
If you have chronic hip pain, you may be one of the 27 million people in the U.S. affected by osteoarthritis.
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Pediatric Diabetes Program
Learn about the different types of diabetes and how to properly care for your child.
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Robotic Urologic Surgery
The precision of minimally invasive robotic surgery is ideal for complex and delicate urologic procedures.
