by DR. JOY JACKSON Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women except for skin cancer. In the United States, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes. Every 13 minutes, a woman dies from the disease. In Polk County, breast cancer death rates remain a significant concern, with 124.2 deaths per […]
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In September, the Food and Drug Administration implemented a new regulation making it mandatory that mammography facilities notify patients of their breast density. While on the surface this may seem like a small, clerical change, it could actually end up saving lives. That’s because dense breast tissue presents not only a higher risk of breast
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There’s a good chance you’ve been affected by breast cancer, whether through your own experience or perhaps that of a friend, coworker, or relative. Aside from skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 8 women — or 13% of the nation’s population — facing diagnosis in
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People have been turning to herbal supplements since the beginning of time. In fact, many people prefer to use herbs in their daily routines instead of medications because of the “natural” claims. Unfortunately, it’s not as cut and dry as that, and a recent study out of the University of Michigan underscores that point. The
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An aneurysm is a weakening or dilatation in a part of an artery. About 15,000 people die of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) every year in the U.S. About 200,000 new cases of AAA are diagnosed every year. Most of these are diagnosed by tests that are done for unrelated reasons. The aorta is the
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by Chelsea Hollier, O.D. Dry eye disease, also known as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, is a prevalent condition characterized by insufficient tear production (aqueous deficient dry eye) or poor tear quality (evaporative dry eye). It affects millions worldwide, leading to discomfort and irritation. Fortunately, over-the-counter (OTC) artificial tears provide relief and aid in managing symptoms. Dry eye
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Prepare the Night Before to Get the Kids Out the Door by RYAN MILEJCZAK So the kids are back in school and you need a quick and healthy breakfast hack to set them up for success, right? But in all the chaos of getting ready for school, how can you find time for a hearty,
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New Lakeland VA Clinic Increases Access to Care for Nearly 49,000 by PAUL CATALA For five years, Jeffrey Mann of Bartow has had to drive about 45 miles each way to Tampa for his medical needs. But now, Mann only has to drive about 11 miles to see his doctors and nurses and get medical
Central Florida Health Care Building New Lakeland Clinic by RYAN MILEJCZAK As healthcare organizations across the county aim to better serve our growing population, Central Florida Health Care is expanding access to health care by building a new center in Lakeland. Ann Claussen has been the CEO of Central Florida Health Care since 2014 and
Area Nursing Programs Tackling Nursing Shortage Head On by REBEKAH PIERCE With the rapid expansion of the healthcare sector in Central Florida, you’d think the number of nurses is booming right along with it. But it’s not, and that’s putting the pressure on nursing programs at area schools to recruit more students into the profession.
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