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The second leading cancer in both men and women is LUNG CANCER. According to the American Cancer Society’s Statistics, there will be 228,150 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed and 142,670 deaths from lung cancer this year alone. Despite these grim statistics, nearly 430,000 people have at some point in their lives been diagnosed with lung cancer, and yet they …

In today’s world, we’re much more educated now about healthy diets and the importance of exercise and limiting stress, but what doesn’t garner much attention is the importance of intimacy and sexuality. Being sexually intimate has the ability to increase overall health benefits. So, how does this one aspect make us healthier? It has to do with the release of …

By Joseph Coleman In September of 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall in Southwest Florida, devastating thousands of homes and businesses. After the storm, Florida was flooded with hundreds of contractors, both licensed and unlicensed, who promised to fix and repair people’s roofs and homes. Many did follow through with these promises. However, some did not. If you signed a contract, …

By Dr. Linell King Most of us have heard that diabetes, dementia, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, and many other chronic ailments are often linked to some modifiable lifestyle factors. Sometimes these diseases can be prevented altogether, and occasionally, (under certain circumstances) completely reversed.  Many unknowingly accept their diagnoses, blaming conditions on factors outside of their control, such as age, genetic …

Roughly 10% of the population lives with diabetes, generating a societal cost of $327 billion per year.1 The prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase 55% over the next 15 years, creating an even larger strain on healthcare systems.2 Improving self-management of diabetes could go a long way toward ameliorating the growing burden of this deadly disease. This will be …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Do you wear urinary pads or diapers? Do you leak when you exercise or sneeze? Aging, childbirth, and menopause can all lead to incontinence. There are many treatments such as surgical procedures, pessary devices, and medications to help cure or reduce incontinence. There is a new device by BTL called Emsella that makes incontinence treatment …

By Dr. Nilo A. Hernandez Jr., DDS., DICOI Fuel in the body is an interesting topic. For one, we enjoy eating. We also assume that we must eat, and we are right for the most part. Food is fuel. What we put into our bodies is very important. Our mouths are full of taste buds (glands), and they detect the tastes …

By Andrea Bickerton, M.D. There are many options available today to help prevent, protect, and correct skin issues – but many times damage that has accumulated over the years requires the use of a laser to bring back the healthy glow and smoothness to our skin. Lasers of today have amazing technology that offer a safe way to correct a …

Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes can affect all ages, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and eating the right foods can significantly reduce or stave off this type of disorder. If your diabetes is advanced, getting the appropriate help is crucial for reaching and sustaining a …

By Caroline Cederquist, M.D. Sales of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements were 31 billion dollars in The United States in 2018. According to The Council for Responsible Nutrition which is a trade organization representing supplement manufacturers, 75 percent of U.S. adults take dietary supplements. The highest reason given for taking supplements is “overall health and wellness”. The next most common …