Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, the nation and the world has seen significant changes to daily living. While social distancing, quarantine and isolation help prevent the spread of infectious disease, these same practices may impact your mental health in a negative way. Common reactions Everybody reacts differently to …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery It’s all too common for many people to walk around daily unable to see their ankles, and yet, they don’t realize the seriousness of the bigger problem happening on the inside. Other individuals may be so affected by the swelling of their ankles and calves that …

Cancer is no stranger to Elaine Healy. “My mother died at 66 from lung cancer,” Healy, a St. Petersburg resident, said. “And I am a cancer survivor.” In 1999 when she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, Healy was afraid because she didn’t know what the trajectory of the disease would …

Meso Lipo Injections are known to be one of the quickest and most effective ways to lose unwanted fat. Meso Lipo is a revolutionary minimally invasive procedure that reduces and reshapes specific undesired pocket of fats in your body such as in your hips, thighs, stomach, bottom, back, waist, under …

While flu numbers have been low in the last few years, health care experts predict a more active flu season. Early signs show an increase in flu cases throughout the country, including the Tampa Bay area. To help you prepare for the flu season ahead, Dr. Nathan Keith Waldrep, assistant …

It’s that time of year: fresh starts, new beginnings, resolutions made. With a New Year comes that feeling that we can begin new habits. Certainly, after the endless slog of pandemic concerns, we’ve earned a moment to take a deep breath and relax. No, the pandemic isn’t over, but we’re …

BayCare Health System has opened its fourth state-of-the-art HealthHub facility in Land O’ Lakes. This concept is a relatively new model of care designed to make life better for residents in fast-growing Pasco County. The BayCare HealthHub (Land O’ Lakes), which opened to the community on Dec. 1, is an …

The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in better outcomes for patients; today more people are living with cancer than ever before. Advanced treatments, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies, along with breakthrough research and state-of-the-art technologies that allow pathologists and physicians to identify genetic …

Why Would We Need Growth Hormone Treatment? Our bodies naturally produce human growth hormone (HGH) in the pituitary gland within the brain. Although the primary goal of HGH is to promote healthy growth in adolescence, it’s critical to maintain HGH levels into adulthood. As we age, the decline in HGH …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. It’s 2022, and the New Year inevitably arouses resolutions of change. Most of our initiatives are backed with good intentions but often fall to the wayside; however, when it comes to restoring vaginal health and wellness, there are ways to not only manage your health, stave …