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Pop Quiz! Low T or Just Low Key: Do You Know Your Testosterone Level?

There’s no denying that slowing down is a natural part of getting older. Our energy levels drop, we’re not as strong as we used to be, and sexual interest decreases. However, for some—men especially—that slowing down can be a result of low testosterone. While testosterone is found in both sexes, testosterone levels are much higher…
Get a Grip on Headaches and Migraines Before They Disrupt Your Life

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Few things can derail your day like a headache. And for those who suffer from migraines, it’s more than just pain. It’s a full-body assault: throbbing, nausea, light sensitivity, and disruption that can last hours or even days. We often call life’s minor annoyances “headaches,” but…
Prostate Cancer a Threat to Younger Men, Too

BayCare’s Dr. Kenneth Essig Provides Insight About Prostate Cancer Diagnoses at Earlier Ages by REBEKAH PIERCE Think prostate cancer is just an “old man’s disease”? Think again. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. About 1 in every 8 men will be diagnosed with it…

Doc, I Have Type II Diabetes. Will I Go Blind?

Patients who present with a diabetes history are worried about their vision. If the patient has type II Diabetes Mellitus, the following is the discussion I have with the patient to simplify the pathophysiological process that occurs in a person with diabetes. When the patient with type II diabetes presents for an eye exam, I…
Itchy Skin? It Could Be Psoriasis or Eczema

Experiencing a skin condition can be a little unnerving, especially if you’re not sure what it is. Psoriasis and eczema are two common skin conditions that can even be seen in children. While these diseases may present in similar ways, they’re actually quite different and have different triggers and causes. Eczema This inflammatory skin…
Is It Melanoma? Learn the Warning Signs

Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer that comes from cells known as melanocytes. While it’s less common than basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, two types of skin cancer that form in other types of skin cells, it is more dangerous. Melanoma can quickly spread to other organs if not treated at…