As a result of the COVID-19 crisis and Stay-At-Home Order, caregivers are feeling more overwhelmed and sequestered than ever. The important thing to know is that you’re not alone, and there are essential resources available to help. That’s why we have put together this quick list of tips to help …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Menopause causes a slew of disorders and side effects, but rarely do women discuss osteoporosis because unless you are getting regular Dexa scans, it usually goes undetected until a fracture occurs. Hormonal imbalance is the primary cause of osteoporosis in women during and after menopause. Calcium …

By: Regenexx Tampa Bay, Non-Surgical Orthopedic Specialists Knee arthritis affects more Americans than any other joint disorder in the United States. By age 60, an estimated 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women have knee arthritis. Knee arthritis and chronic knee pain often mean that you have to …

Danielle Kern, age 24, underwent her first open-heart surgery at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa when she was just a few hours old. Born with only one working ventricle (pumping chamber) rather than the two required for normal blood circulation, the surgery was a short-term solution to balance the …

There are several different types of skin cancers ranging from mild and treatable to severe and life-threatening. Melanoma is by far the most detrimental due to its rapid proliferation. 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer, and this year alone in the United States, over 100,000 new cases of …

In your organization what are you seeing consumers lean on the heaviest right now for CBD: Sleep? Pain relief? Other? And in what form, tinctures or gummies or topicals? A: Since its’ legalization in 2018 the predominant form of CBD that we had seen has been tincture and gummy oriented …

Clinical trials help pave the way for new medical treatments. Migraines can be debilitating and for those that are trying to live through the pain, there is a Migraine clinical trial right here in Tampa. ForCare Clinical Research is looking for adults diagnosed with migraine to take part in a …

Current and former heavy smokers may have heard some mention of Low Dose Computed Tomography in the news or by their doctor. People have questions about LDCT and how it may apply to them. Here are some of the most common queries, along with informed answers and experienced responses from our Board-certified, …

Even though traffic dropped significantly during the pandemic, our roads have become more dangerous. Car accident fatalities in Florida rose by 4% last year. The leading cause – distracted driving. Over 700 people in the US daily, are injured due to distracted driving. Whether you are talking on a cell …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making end-of-life decisions and having “the talk” with family members can be a daunting task, but it’s the best gift you can give to your loved ones. National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, a national day of increased education about the importance of …