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  • Dr. Anna Priebe explains HPV and how it causes cervical cancer

    Cervical cancer screening is one of the most successful cancer screening programs ever devised. Since the adoption of the Papanicolau (Pap) test in the 1960s, hpv-and-cervical-cancer-orlando-healthrates of cervical cancer in the United States have decreased by 75 percent. Currently, the American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 12,000 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2012. Compare that to the mind-boggling 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed worldwide each year. Pap smears work. But more on that later.

  • Organic, cage-free, grass-fed, all natural... What's the difference?

    What does “organic food” mean?

    The USDA defines the word “organic” as:

  • What is "Go Red for Women" all about?

    What is Go Red for Women Month?

    This month is the time to recognize the importance of cardiovascular disease as a health concern for women, and take action to make things better.

  • Do you know the symptoms of heart disease or if you are at risk? Dr. Kolli explains warning signs and prevention

    What is heart disease?

    Heart disease is any disease that affects the heart and or blood vessels of the heart. The heart has various components like muscle, valves, electrical system (conduction system) of the heart, blood vessels of the heart etc. Any of these components can be involved in the disease process.

    Why is the heart so important?

    The heart is a unique organ in the body, which is responsible for the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. Every organ in the body depends on the heart for supply of nutrients, so that it can function adequately.

    What are the common forms of heart disease?

    Some of the common forms of heart disease include the following:

  • Eating healthy on a budget: You can make it work!

    With a family of five, two of which are high school boys, our food dollars need to stretch as much as possible. We literally go through 4-5 gallons of milk in a week – and the reason it stops at that amount is because my limited ability to keep up with the demand. It can be difficult to meet budget restraints with a growing family, but there are ways to make it work. It takes some time and planning, but given the right tools, you can make it work for your family.

  • How to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US for both men and women (behind breast cancer/prostate cancer for men and women respectively, and lung cancer), with about 143,500 new cases each year. Research shows that roughly half of the new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed each year (half!) could be prevented by choosing better lifestyle habits.

  • Ovarian cancer study reveals most women don't get adequate treatment from the start

    While many surgeons may operate on a pelvic mass, a certain type of surgeon – a gynecologic oncologist - is specially trained to handle what may be found to be ovarian cancer. A study recently presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) conference in Los Angeles showed that most women do not get appropriate care when found to have an ovarian mass, and this can lessen their chance of survival.

  • Sex, Intimacy and Cancer

    I was not at all surprised when my middle-aged patient asked me about intimacy and sex after her cancer diagnosis. Quite the contrary, actually; I wish more of my patients felt comfortable asking these very important questions!

  • What You Need to Know About Gallbladder Conditions

    Compared to the heart, lungs or brain, the gallbladder isn’t an organ that most people often discuss. However, it still serves a very important function in the body. The gallbladder stores bile, or the digestive fluid, that is created in the liver. The bile is stored until you need it to help break down fat in your diet.

  • New Research: 27 Different Viruses Found in Semen

    Semen can be home to 27 different viruses, including Zika, Ebola and chicken pox, according to a recent analysis of previous research. Now that we know Americans are using less effective forms of birth control they may be increasing their odds of transferring these viruses to their partners and maybe even their newborns. It’s important to know this information now rel="noopener noreferrer" then worry later.