by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, we’re getting closer to the spookiest time of year. While the month of October is known for scary costumes and horror movies, there’s nothing more terrifying than these two words: hair loss. The scariest thing …

By Isuruni Sonnadara, MD Primary Care at IMA Medical Group Staying protected from the flu is an important part of staying healthy throughout the year. For older adults, influenza can be much more serious. As we age, changes in the immune system can make it harder to fight infections. At …

The scene repeats itself in homes and neighborhoods everywhere. Parents bring home their newborn bundle of joy, excited but exhausted, wondering how to keep their babies safe through the night. Parents may be tempted to rely on family tradition or hand-me-down wisdom to decide where their babies sleep. But there …

More than 300,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For them, survival marks the beginning of a new journey, one that is deeply personal, often misunderstood, and rarely linear. Long after treatment ends, the body holds on. To fatigue. To scar tissue. To stiffness. To …

Central Florida is facing something it rarely sees: a growing outbreak of dengue fever spread by local mosquitoes. Florida has recorded nearly 200 locally acquired dengue cases this year, the most on record, with the largest share in the Tampa Bay area. Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties have declared local …

Any cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but breast cancer can be especially unsettling. The good news is that advances in early detection and treatment are changing the outlook for many people with the disease. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. It is the most …

By veriMED Health Group Staying protected from the flu is an important part of staying healthy throughout the year. For older adults, influenza can be much more serious. As we age, changes in the immune system can make it harder to fight infections. At the same time, chronic conditions such …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we have lost and encourage the early detectiontion that saves lives. About one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, so almost everyone knows someone affected by it. …

Your spine does a lot of work. It holds you upright, protects your spinal cord, and lets you bend, twist, lift and walk. When something goes wrong with it, you notice right away. Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons people see a doctor, and they are …

If your legs felt heavier, more swollen, or more uncomfortable this summer, you’re not alone. Many people with varicose veins notice their symptoms shift with the seasons. As temperatures ease and routines change in the fall, it’s a natural moment to pause, pay attention to what your legs have been …