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By Robert C. Goethe, MD Florida now has over 100,000 patients who are on the state registry to use medical marijuana (cannabis) and that number is rapidly rising. Considering the lack of support from organized medicine and efforts within the federal and state to derail the movement, the public has …

By Ross Johnson, Lead Pastor, Gathering Pointe Church Growing up, I idolized my dad.  He was a man’s man. He was hard working, working two jobs for many years of my childhood. He is a Vietnam Vet having served two tours, awarded a Purple Heart and Uncommon Valor.  His hands, scarred …

Eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy body weight are important for a balanced and active lifestyle. However, many individuals who are at or close to their ideal weight discover that even with adherence to a strict diet and exercise routine, stubborn pockets of fat remain. Often located …

Blurred or dimmed vision, muted colors, sensitivity to light, haloing of headlamps and lampposts at night – all of these are symptoms of cataracts, a condition that causes a clouding of the naturally-clear lens of the eye. Cataracts can be congenital, meaning they can occur at any age, but most …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death.1 However, effective screening methods make it one of the most preventable cancers. Nine of every 10 people whose CRC is found early and treated appropriately are still alive 5 years later.2 But not …

Elderly patients who complain of joint pain and stiffness usually have osteoarthritis (OA), but other forms of arthritis should also be considered. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), for example, is an autoimmune disorder rather than a degenerative disorder that affects patients at all ages. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA can prevent or …

American House There are a number of different types of skin cancer, however, melanoma is the most harmful of them all.  Every hour a person dies of melanoma; this year alone, over 130, 000 new cases will be diagnosed. Preventative measures and early detection are key. On average, skin cancer screenings …

Written by Patricia Spitzer, PA-C – In collaboration with Dr. Thi Tran According to the American Academy of Dermatology 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.  Roughly 3 million Americans are affected each year and that number has consistently been on the rise. In fact, skin …

People depend on their eyes to last a lifetime, and the Board-certified ophthalmologists of Lake Eye Associates are ready to assist with answers about a few disorders that become more common as everyone gets older. What Care is Needed for Aging Eyes? Once you reach age 60, it is highly …

Every woman desires tight, tone, wrinkle-free skin and wants to know how to get it. In Europe and other countries, more and more women have discovered a natural solution to reverse the signs of aging skin – live cells from from placenta membrane, and there are plenty of benefits that …