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Local Health Update: Public forum on medical marijuana brings cheers and boos
There was a lot of cheering and booing going on Thursday night, August 28, at the Medical Marijuana Forum hosted by the Lakeland Ledger as proponents of each side came
Bok Tower’s ‘Pink Day’ shines a light on breast cancer research
Did you know one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? It isn’t difficult to find someone who is currently battling cancer, has had it
Bonus Q&A: Facts vs. fiction of male ‘menopause’
These bonus questions are part of a Q&A featured in the June 2014 edition of Central Florida Health News, which publishes May 28. To read the full Q&A, please see
New bloodmobile joins fleet in Winter Haven
Web Exclusive Feature — Central Florida Health News Magazine — February 2014 Winter Haven has a new bloodmobile ready to roll to businesses, communities, churches, schools and special events. The new
Holiday wisdom for your teeth
The holidays are all about giving, but you may be getting more than you desire in terms of dental problems this holiday season. No one would argue that the holiday
Say ‘thank you’ to the family caregiver
Chances are, you know someone who is a family caregiver, even if you aren’t one yourself. According to the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), 90 million adults — two out of every
Child health month: A look at trends in obesity
When one considers the emerging trends within the segment of the population of newborns to young adults, the prevalence of obesity and overweight status has steadily increased within the last
Not just an adult disease
Find out if your child could be one of 294,000 children who suffer from juvenile arthritis. When you hear the word arthritis, the first image in your mind might be of
It’s striking, but deadly
Learn what is fact or fiction about lightning myths and how you can protect yourself from one of nature’s deadliest weapons! You see the flash, you hear the thunderous clap,
Healthy way to school
Join the nation by ditching the bus or car and walking or bicycling to school. The choice is yours – will you walk or bike to school? Each year since
