Florida’s “Historic” Meningitis Outbreak a Reason for...
An increase in cases of meningococcal disease across Florida has prompted state health officials to urge residents – especially college...
June 8, 2022
Thyroid Disease May Have Few or No...
The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck below the Adam’s apple, is about two inches long —...
January 27, 2022
Can I Blame It On My Thyroid?
January is thyroid awareness month. This butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck may be small, but it’s...
January 25, 2022
Men’s Health: Top 10 Excuses for Not...
Women are 100 percent more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men, according to...
June 12, 2019
Improving Patient Experience Drives Growth in Physician...
Even the most advanced medical care requires a cohesive and multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgical specialists and other professionals to...
October 24, 2018
Diabetes May Have 5 Types, New Study...
While many people recognize the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, a newly published study from northern Europe...
March 15, 2018
Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease
Our kidneys function as our body’s filtration system. Much like a filter in a swimming pool or fish aquarium, when...
March 8, 2018
Recovering Safely After a High-Risk Pregnancy
The push toward patient empowerment is getting an extra boost as Serena Williams shares publicly the life-threatening medical complication she...
January 31, 2018
Controlling Diabetes: One Young Woman’s Success Story
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis from her primary care physician shocked Kay Nurse when she was in her 30s. Although...
November 29, 2017
Difficulty Swallowing? When to Seek Treatment
The ability to swallow is a biological function that most people take for granted. But when an illness or injury...
July 10, 2017