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Cold, Allergies or Flu? What's What and What to Do About It

It starts with a sneeze. Then comes the scratchy throat and stuffy nose. Then you feel just plain lousy. Is it a cold? The flu? Or maybe an allergy?

Shoulder Health: Taking Care of Your Rotator Cuff at the Gym

Are you one of many across the country who resolved that this would be the year to get more exercise? Getting exercise is one of the two most common resolutions (eating healthier is also at the top), and while it can be fantastic for our health, an injury can derail our best efforts for fitness.

Decoding Abdominal Pain: Is It Your Gallbladder, Appendicitis or Something Else?

The main rule in real estate is also the No. 1 clue your doctor needs to diagnose your abdominal pain: Location. Location. Location.

High-Functioning Autism: Preparing Your Young Adult To Take Charge of Healthcare

It may seem overwhelming for your high-functioning child with autism to learn to navigate and take charge of their own healthcare. But the good news is that it is possible with patience and practice. Here are ways you can get started on the transition.

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Study: Women Diagnosed with Cancer at a Young Age Have Higher Risk of Pregnancy and Birth Complications

A recent study has found that certain cancer survivors may have an increased risk of pregnancy and birth complications as a result of their treatment.

Don't let breast cancer sneak up on you! You may be at risk for triple-negative breast cancer

It is safe to say that most women are very aware of their risk of developing breast cancer—we can thank the Susan G. Komen Foundation and their pink ribbons for that one! What some of us may not know, however, is that breast cancer does not take just one form, but actually possesses many different subtypes. Lately, doctors have been alarmed to notice one specific subtype popping up more and more in their patients—in women who didn’t even suspect that they had breast cancer!

Diagnosis & Treatments for Malrotation of the Bowel

David O. Parrish, MD

David O. Parrish, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama Medical School in Birmingham. He served in the Family Medicine Residency Program at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Pensacola. After leaving active duty to join Bayfront Health, he affiliated with the United States Naval Reserve for many years, retiring at the rank of Navy Captain. Since 1987, David O. Parrish, MD, has contributed as faculty in the residency program, serving as director from 2001 to 2016.