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Tips for Healthy Travel During the Holidays
Nearly 47 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving, the highest number in eight years.
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What You Should Know About Hospice Care
In anticipation of the opening of the new Orlando Health Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in conjunction with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, this blog was written in partnership with Michael Shapiro, MD, HMDC, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
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Herpes is a Lot More Common Than You Think
3.7 billion people across the world have herpes.
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Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You?
It can be incredibly difficult to lose weight, even with proper diet and exercise.
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Understanding the Causes of Obesity
Nearly 79 million Americans — or about one-third of the country — is obese. In the medical community, we define obesity as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. An example of this would be someone who is 5’9” weighing at least 203 pounds.
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When Your Baby Just Won’t Stop Crying: Could It Be Colic?
No matter what you do, your baby just keeps crying and crying, and you don’t know what to do. As a pediatrician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and a mother with my own personal experience, I can relate to this stressful and overwhelming situation. We expect babies to cry and show some fussiness, but around 5 percent to 25 percent of newborns cry a whole lot more than others, which can be very challenging for us parents to handle.
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Do Bone Spurs Always Need Surgery?
You may have noticed a bump on the top of your foot or the back of your heel bone and wondered what it is – and if it’s anything to worry about.
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Taking Low-Dose Aspirin To Prevent Heart Disease? New Recommendations Under Review
When should you start – or stop – taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart disease and stroke?
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Who Cares for Your Child in the Pediatric ER?
High fevers, life-threatening trauma and severe wounds are just a few issues pediatric emergency medicine doctors treat regularly. No matter the ailment, bringing a child to the emergency room (ER) can be a stressful experience. The medical experts and caregivers in the pediatric ER are trained to calm your concerns while providing the best possible treatment for your child.
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Can Underlying Health Issues Cause Senior Falls?
Taking a tumble is never good for your body. But as you age, you are at higher risk of falling, and the injuries can be more severe. Each year, one in four senior citizens (more than 3 million Americans) is injured in a fall, often resulting in broken bones or traumatic brain injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
