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  • “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.

  • Does Having An Ovarian Cyst Mean I Have Cancer?

    They might sound scary, but ovarian cysts are common. During each menstrual cycle, ovarian cysts regularly appear and disappear during ovulation. There’s a certain amount of anxiety that comes with cysts, which can be either benign — meaning they are harmless — or malignant, with cancerous cells. Most ovarian cysts are normal and resolve on their own, but there are times when your doctor might recommend surgery.

  • Growth Charts: What They Mean for Your Child’s Health

    As a parent, it’s easy to worry about whether your child is hitting their growth and developmental milestones. One data-based developmental marker, the pediatric growth chart, is the most commonly used indicator but is also the most misunderstood. 

  • Keep Your Cool! Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses This Summer

    With summer in full swing, everyone wants to spend time outdoors at the pool, beach or field, having fun. But hours of fun in the sun also can result in hours of hurt from heat-related illnesses.

  • Can a Couple’s Pre-Pregnancy Caffeine Lead to Miscarriage?

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  • Biohacks for Savvy Girls: Making Self-Care a Daily Deal

    #SelfCareSunday hacks the weekend so you can recharge for the week ahead. But why save self-care only for Sunday? Dr. Meredith Watson, an OBGYN with Orlando Health Physician Associates, thinks nurturing body and soul should be a daily deal.

  • Why Women Need a GYN Exam—Every Year

    You may not need a Pap test every year, but if you’re a woman who is 21 or older, you should have a gynecological (pelvic) exam each year as part of your wellness maintenance. During this exam, your doctor can assess your health and screen you for diseases based on your age and risk factors.

  • Restless Leg Syndrome: It’s All in Your Head

    Imagine this: It’s the end of a long day, and you’re getting sleepy. Just as you decide to head to bed, an unpleasant sensation begins in one or both of your lower legs. It might feel like a parade of tiny ants, an itch or a throb. You feel an irresistible urge to move. You’re still tired, but whenever you stop moving, the unpleasant sensation returns.

  • 9 Less-Common Signs That Could Mean Cancer

    There are many different types of cancer, making it virtually impossible to build a one-size-fits-all checklist of symptoms. It’s not unusual for some cancer symptoms to fly under the radar – or be confused with an unrelated condition.

  • What New Lung Cancer Guidelines Mean for You

    New lung cancer guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest that 5 million more Americans should be getting checked annually for signs of the deadly disease.