Editor’s Dose

I’ll start off by saying this: I am that person. The person who will always stop when passing a dog to talk to it and pet it (after asking!). The person who prefers to be around dogs more than people. The person who tells her husband at least five times a day, “I wasn’t talking […]

Too many times, it’s the grim headlines that readers get to see. You know the ones…the scary statistics and would’ve been-should’ve been precautionary tales. One of our main objectives here at Central Florida Health News is to show you the faces behind the headlines. We think there’s more to making a point than shock value. 

As we get ready to start a new year and most people are looking ahead, I’m looking back over some of the inspirational stories we covered in 2023. Each article we write and each story we’re able to share is a blessing not just for us but also for you, the readers.  I met some

Just as we begin to forge ahead into the holiday season, there’s a good chance you or someone you know is feeling under the weather. While the flu can spread year-round, the season typically peaks between December and February. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized during a

We just kicked off the fall 2023 season of the Central Florida Health Expo on Friday, October 13, at International Market World. For a day that’s supposed to be unlucky, we sure did have a fantastic day!  With the rain ending the evening before and 20 vendors showing up in force, the expo hall was

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence. AI has been turning heads in just about every industry, and in the medical field especially, it’s opening up new possibilities. The use of AI in healthcare has been steadily increasing, especially in the past five to 10 years. In

If you’ve been reading news articles about Florida and health lately, you may be scratching your head at some of the developments. While we all found ourselves saying 2020 was the year for weirdness and all things unprecedented, this year isn’t too far behind. Let’s take a look. Flesh-Eating Bacteria  There have been 26 cases

There is some exciting news coming out of medical research lately, particularly as it pertains to Alzheimer’s disease. In early July, the Food and Drug Administration granted approval to the drug Leqembi, generically known as lecanemab, to target what it calls “the fundamental pathophysiology” of the disease. In layman’s terms, the treatment targets and affects

Skin care is an important topic, especially in the summer months here in Florida. We included a lot of great information in the preceding pages of this month’s Central Florida Health News, so hopefully you’ve found the articles helpful.  While sunburns and heat-related illnesses are top of mind for most people this time of year,

At Central Florida Health News, we’re always trying to come up with newer, better ways to serve our ever-growing community. The rapid expansion of healthcare services in Central Florida is truly a blessing, but it presents its own challenges. Staffing is one of those.  We often talk about the urgent need for more nurses in