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10 Common Myths About Measles—and the Real Facts
Measles cases in the U.S. climbed to a 25-year high in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 704 confirmed cases of measles so far this year have affected 22 states, including Florida. Although the viral infection was declared “eliminated” from the U.S. in 2000, this year’s rapid spread of measles has become a serious public health concern. Increasing numbers of travelers catch the viral infection abroad and bring it into the U.S., spreading it among pockets of people who are unvaccinated.
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Warm Up (and Cool Down) to Avoid Sports Injuries
Here in Central Florida, we are fortunate to have access to a wide array of sporting activities year-round. From soccer (how about those Orlando City Lions?!) to ice hockey, and everything in between, chances are good that your favorite sport has a court or league nearby.
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Cardiac Stress Tests: Who Needs Them and When
As physicians, our goal is to give you the best care possible, but a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that many doctors may be over testing patients.
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Postpartum PTSD: What Is It and How To Recover
If you’re a new mom, you’ve probably heard of – or even experienced – postpartum depression. That’s when you think you should be happy, but you feel anxious, irritable and sad.
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Red and Processed Meats Can Increase Your Cancer Risk
This post is written in conjunction with Lauren Popeck, RD.
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8 Ways To Get Rid of Water Retention
Why is my ring so tight today? How did I gain 3 pounds overnight? Why don’t my shoes fit?
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Drowning Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Water
The long days of summer are ending, but that doesn’t mean we can be less diligent about keeping kids safe around water. From going to siblings’ swim practices and lessons to fishing and walking near a lake or just taking a bath, kids can face the danger of drowning.
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Awareness and Prevention of a Silent Disease: Pancreatic Cancer
When Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul” died earlier this year, musicians, politicians and fans alike mourned.
While many had noticed her weight loss in her increasingly rare public appearances, it wasn’t until her death that we learned the cause of her illness: advanced pancreatic cancer. -
What Birth Control Can be Fixed and Forgotten? The IUD
IUDs, or intrauterine devices, have become more popular in recent years and it’s easy to see why. It’s a low-cost, long-acting and reversible contraceptive (LARC) that is more than 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
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Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving Once and for All
Imagine driving on the highway, closing your eyes and traveling the length of a football field at 55 mph. Sounds dangerous, right? But that’s what it’s like when you glance down at your phone for five seconds to read or send a text. And the consequences can be fatal.
