By David Marks
Our world thrives on innovation. New breakthroughs make our lives safer, easier and more rewarding. In 2024 alone, advances included a true robotic lawn mower, a device that converts any pedal bike into an e-bike and even...
By David Marks
What is a vascular surgeon?
A vascular surgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats and manages conditions affecting the vascular system, which includes arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. They focus on ensuring proper blood flow throughout the...
People with inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis experience some pain on a daily basis. However, the winter months can pose extra challenges to arthritis pain management because the colder temperatures can aggravate the condition.
How does cold weather affect arthritis?
While there...
Flu season is here, and that means getting a flu shot should be at the top of your to-do list.
But have you ever wondered whether a nasty bout of the flu needs a trip to the emergency room? If...
For many, lung cancer isn’t diagnosed until symptoms develop — and that’s often after the disease has progressed and spread to other parts of the body, if at all. Early detection can give those with lung cancer a better...
There was a time when women were recommended to examine their own breasts using a step-by-step technique to search for suspicious lumps. Though it seemed to make sense that this technique would catch cancer early, the best medical evidence...
By David Marks
Even walking around the block or swimming a few laps might not seem possible when your joints are stiff and painful. But the truth is exercise is especially important if you suffer from arthritis.
Of course, that doesn’t...
By David Marks
The march toward greater equality for women has been long and challenging. Finally, after more than a century, women have achieved many hard-fought gains across the board — in politics, education and in the workplace, where women...
Q&A with Umang Shah, MD, MPH, Board-Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, AdventHealth
How would you describe self-care?
Self-care helps keep a person happy, healthy and resilient. It can include exercising
more regularly, making healthier dietary choices, and finding activities that nourish...
By David Marks
On Monday, May 13, 2024, the new AdventHealth Cancer Institute opened its doors. Dedicated to finding new ways to overcome cancer and offering a higher level of support for cancer patients, the new Cancer Institute is providing...
The most common risk factor for development of head and neck cancers continues to be tobacco and alcohol use, but in the last few years a new culprit has appeared on the scene: the human papillomavirus (HPV).
HPV is now...
Our bodies are made up of trillions of cells and complex systems make up the beautiful masterpiece that we call health. But our understanding of it is constantly evolving to present new challenges. With time and insight, today's medical...
