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Bariatric Surgery Can Improve Your Gut Health

If you follow health trends, you might occasionally spoon Greek yogurt onto your granola or drink a bottle of kombucha. Both provide probiotics, which are so-called “good bacteria” to have in your gut.

Irregular Periods, Acne and Weight Gain? It could be PCOS

Every girl will notice her body changing around the time of her first period. But unwanted changes like coarse, dark hair in unusual places, acne, weight gain and irregular or painful periods may signal a chronic condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which could lead to infertility, diabetes and other serious health problems.

The Menopausal Mood Swings! The Hot Flashes! HRT Can Help, Safely

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, has bounced from being viewed as idyllic to sinister and back again in the last half-century. Now we’re at a happy medium.

Dietitians’ Tips To Stay on Track During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and — very often — indulgence. With feasting, sweet treats and alcohol everywhere, it’s easy to slip into habits that leave you sluggish and regretful come New Year’s Day. But it doesn’t have to be that way, if you follow these tips from five Orlando Health dietitians.

How To Plan (and Enjoy!) Healthier Holiday Meals

Changing up your holiday menu — in any way — can be dicey. There’s a lot of emotion baked into those dishes, with anticipation and expectation running high. But cutting out the favorites you and your guests love isn’t the only path to a healthier holiday season.

Need Calcium Supplements? What You Should Know

What's That Bony Bump?

Episode 14 What's That Bony Bump?

Debunking 10 Contraception Myths

Does My Teen Have Thyroid Disease?

It could be easy for you to miss that your teen has thyroid disease. Symptoms can be subtle, appear gradually and be mistaken for other conditions. Hormones produced by the thyroid can affect heart rate, energy, metabolism, growth and development – so it’s important to know the signs.

When Too Much Exercise Is Bad for You