By Dr. DeLuca Most people feel more confident when they have a symmetrical, bright smile, and for both children and adults, properly aligned teeth can significantly boost their self-confidence. Straightening teeth has become a relatively standard procedure for the young and old alike for various reasons, including wanting an “Impeccable Smile”; …

Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG Do you want to spring into a life without discomfort down there? Who doesn’t want to feel better about their sexual health Surgery Minimally invasive surgery to remove the endometrium growth can be performed by your physician via laparoscopic surgery. This conservative approach allows the doctor …

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States and the second leading cause in men; however, the number of deaths from colorectal cancer has been dropping steadily in both men and women for several decades. …

Heart disease is the narrowing of the arteries over time, due to a build-up of plaque that can in some cases cause a complete blockage of the blood vessels or coronary arteries, and it’s the number one killer of women, taking 1 out of 3 women’s lives each year. With so …

Not long ago, the Wesley Chapel real estate market was inundated with distressed properties. (Distressed properties are defined as those in foreclosure or short sale status.) As property values continue to rise, the percentage of distressed properties on the market has fallen. This is evidence that the housing market has …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I’m not a packrat (I’m in denial) but I do tend to pile stuff in my study at home.  After a few weeks have gone by I start feeling sluggish when I sit down to write. I look around the room …

Computed Tomography, also called a CT or “CAT scan,” is an accurate, noninvasive diagnostic test in which a series of exceptionally thin (5mm) images are taken of internal organs, soft tissues and blood vessels. CT’s ability to capture fine details makes it especially helpful when examining organs in the abdominal region, …

One of the first product liability cases John Piccin handled in Ocala stemmed from a horror story that happened on Bicentennial Weekend in July, 1976. The fireman and his wife and two small children were at home, getting ready to go to a Bicentennial picnic. Their six year old daughter, Melanie, …

We encourage you to use this list when discussing cataract surgery with your optometrist or ophthalmologist. 1. A SKILLED SURGICAL TEAM Choose a surgeon you trust, especially when it comes to experience. An experienced surgeon typically performs an average of eight cataract surgeries per week. In addition, their entire team …

By Hospice of Marion County All of us deserve to live as comfortably as possible, right? But when an accident, sudden illness or chronic condition takes hold of our lives, comfort may seem impossible or out of reach. In the past decade, hope for relief from acute pain and distressing symptoms …