Pasco/ N Tampa

What are colon polyps? Polyps are growths involving the lining of the bowel. They are most commonly found in the colon. They can look like small bumps, they can grow on a “stalk” and look like mushrooms, or they can be flat and more difficult to find. Polyps can range …

When children and teens are struggling in school, it’s usually due to a lack of fundamental knowledge in a particular subject. Even as adults, we are continually building upon the skills and knowledge that we have to learn new programs for work or to prepare for an upcoming promotion. True of …

Remember those old Hollywood movies where the town doctor would arrive at the door with his big medicine bag? House calls from doctors are very rare these days but, Dr. Monica Barnes doesn’t mind making them if it helps her patients. “Sometimes it’s easier for me to go to my …

Whether cancer treatment entails surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, reconstructive surgery, or alternative therapies, the bottom line is that these individuals are sick! They are not feeling well and many times find it entirely overwhelming to function at all. Chemotherapy is poisoning the cells, radiation is burning them, and surgeries can …

By Pastor Johnny Scott – Generations Christian Church Ed had the biggest smile in the room and while reflecting on Ed’s bright countenance, I asked my associate pastor if he knew that Ed was the “head usher.” As I made this inquiry, I chuckled, as I didn’t even know we …

Florida Medical Clinic is focused on recruiting and retaining a dedicated group of specialists and subspecialists to further develop the depth and breadth of their services for the community. Recently, they recruited Dr. James Sotrop (and his practice) for his well-known patient-centered focus and his expertise. Dr. Sotrop’s office location …

Regardless of age, race or family history, all women – and about 1 percent of men – have some level of risk for breast cancer. Primary risk factors include age and gender, along with a number of other factors such as obesity and alcohol use, which can be moderated through …

Robert Martinez, DC 38 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines. The debilitating pain, nausea, environmental sensitivities, and general ailments affect more women than men. For the vast majority of people that suffer from headaches and migraines taking an over-the-counter pain reliever sometimes does the trick, but often those …

Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG Breast cancer affects both men and women worldwide at a whopping 1.4 million new cases annually. Consequently, in the United States, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death after heart disease in women. And here locally, in the state of Florida, nearly 16,000 new …

By Davis Family Hearing As children, a favorite retro game at birthday parties was Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Blindfolded, kids were spun round and round, and self-induced vertigo was onset quite rapidly, while the children staggered and lost their balance towards the donkey poster. As adults, vertigo is …