Health News

Features

  • Getting a roadmap to clarity on women’s breast health

    Getting a roadmap to clarity on women’s breast health

    Local event addresses health concerns for new screening guidelines WHEN NEW GUIDELINES for breast cancer screening were released October 20 by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the public reaction was swift and concerned. Many women were alarmed — particularly those who had been diagnosed with breast cancer by way of early screenings.

  • Making senior health a walk in the park

    Making senior health a walk in the park

    A Q&A with Dr. Manuel Jain on prevention and safety as you age CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH NEWS (CFHN): What do you share with your senior patients about the importance of being physically active?

  • Pop quiz on palliative care and when it’s needed

    Pop quiz on palliative care and when it’s needed

    Learn more about when and why a patient might benefit from palliative care GOING THROUGH a serious illness can be difficult, but palliative care is one option that many patients and caregivers find to be a godsend during such a time. While many are not familiar with the term “palliative care,” it’s the kind of…

Columns

  • Hospice Help: The Big C word

    Hospice Help: The Big C word

    THE BIG C WORD … unfortunately, in this day and age, we all know what this euphemism means, and we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. But how much more devastating is the diagnosis when the patient is a child?

  • Word of Mouth: Guard your mouth this sports season

    Word of Mouth: Guard your mouth this sports season

    NO MATTER the season, there’s always a variety of sports for kids and adults to participate in and enjoy. While the safety equipment requirements for many sports have increased over the years to prevent risk and injury, there’s one area that could use a bit more attention from the cheering section: the mouth guard.

  • Healthy Smiles: Preventive care can save your money and your health

    Healthy Smiles: Preventive care can save your money and your health

    PREVENTIVE CARE care can save you thousands! It sounds incredible, but it’s true! Brushing your teeth for two full minutes and taking another minute flossing, twice a day, can help you prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Anything you do to protect your teeth and gums is time well spent. You can stop minor problems…

Accessibility Toolbar