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Talking Skin Cancer Care and Prevention

by TERESA SCHIFFER Here in Central Florida, we are bathed in sunlight most days of the year. People love living in Florida because of the sunny weather, but all that sunlight comes with some risks. One risk that people need to be aware of is the risk of skin cancer. In fact, new research shows…
Health Hero Spotlight

Central Florida Health News has always been all about telling stories and informing readers of the amazing people in our community. It was with this thought in mind that the publication started a new department section, called Health Hero, in June of 2018. The idea behind Health Hero is to spotlight an individual or individuals…
New Pacemaker Technology Saving Lives

by TIM CRAIG Madeline Falardeau knew she had heart problems. The Winter Haven senior could tell when she had an episode coming on – she would start to feel dizzy; her heart would beat slower; she had difficulty breathing. She knew not to panic. Yet, when those symptoms came on a morning in early May,…

The secret to age reversal may be hiding in our blood

Could the fountain of youth be flowing through the veins of our youth? Dr. Amy Wagers and Dr. Richard Lee suspect that it is.
Editor’s Dose: A thank you note to the teachers

This school year, our twins have started first grade and our four-year-old has started pre-K. Before day one, I have to admit, I was a nervous wreck (and I thought the first day of kindergarten was bad)… I was warned that it doesn’t get easier. As a mother, you experience so many emotions on the…
Medical Advice: The four layers of drowning prevention

One of the many benefits of living in Florida is the beautiful weather nearly year round. It is common for Florida residents to go to the beach, swim in the pool, and participate in recreational water activities well into the fall and even some winter months. Swimming is a great way to get exercise and…