By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Unfortunately, most of us find it easy to put things off and procrastinate. Studies and research show that during the pandemic and even after the initial shutdowns when patients were encouraged to make appointments to visit their physicians and not to put off screenings any longer, …

Ulcers can occur in multiple areas of the body but are commonly diagnosed in the stomach. Do you ever have a burning sensation in your stomach or ongoing pain? Are these symptoms worsened when you’re hungry, and does it subside when you eat something? If you have pain, nausea, unexplained …

Hip/knee replacement surgery can help you enjoy an active lifestyle, move more freely, and have less day-to-day pain. Your choice of surgeon can have a big impact on the success of both your surgery and recovery. These tips can help you find the right surgeon and feel confident in your …

The power of a new tool for breast cancer radiation therapy is making an impact at St. Joseph’s Hospital, as one young mother recently discovered. St. Joseph’s is the first hospital in Tampa Bay to use PreciseRT, a cutting-edge technology that delivers targeted treatment to limit the exposure of stray …

One of the most promising and successful new treatments for cancer is immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to find, target and fight many forms of the disease, even at advanced stages. The immune system is a complex collection of organs, including the spleen, thymus and bone marrow, …

Most people aren’t even aware Long COVID exists, or that it could be the reason their mind isn’t thinking clearly, their body isn’t functioning correctly or their chronic pain won’t subside. As we study the after-effects of COVID-19, it has presented a nightmare for people who are reeling from extended …

Dr. London Butterfield became increasingly interested in the world of neuropsychology and brain health after reading, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales, written by a neurologist. There are many areas and aspects of cognitive functioning that can become impaired, as we age, or …

A drug the FDA approved last month can be helpful for regrowing hair in people with a particular type of hair loss called alopecia areata. However, it comes with some concerning side effects that every patient should consider carefully. For years I’ve been perfecting hair restoration therapies that I know …

Picture this: It’s the late 1980s, and July has officially become National Anti-Boredom Month. Surely the creator Alan Caruba can’t be serious, right? After all, isn’t boredom just something that…happens? Turns out boredom can negatively affect your health overtime. Columbia University states people who get bored easily are more at …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison Most people agree that being the full-time caregiver of a loved one is stressful and exhausting. However, many ignore the effect on their well-being. Outward appearances are deceiving and although you may look fine, the damage to your mental and physical health …