By  Gastroenterology of Greater Orlando Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Not only are they delicious and refreshing, but they also offer a wide range of health benefits, including improved gastrointestinal health. Here are the five main benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables duringContinue Reading
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or business, and update your emergency plans and supplies before Florida isContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported one case of locally acquired malaria this week in Sarasota County. The Plasmodium species was Plasmodium vivax. The DOH says the individual spent extensive time outdoors. The patient was promptly treated at a hospital and has recovered. DOH is working closely with local partnersContinue Reading
The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones. Mrs. Carter has been the nation’s leading mental health advocate for much of her life. First in the GeorgiaContinue Reading
According to a new study conducted by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry of the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the amount of new psychiatric diagnoses by Finnish specialist services increased by nearly a fifth among children and adolescents in Finland after the firstContinue Reading
As healthcare professionals across Florida call attention to the importance of organ donation in April during National Donate Life Month, a west Florida man is particularly grateful for one donor among the more than 11.8 million enrolled in the state’s Joshua Abbott Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. Just eight months afterContinue Reading
Today, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced they will host their second drive-through baby shower of the season at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 6. The C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center is located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FloridaContinue Reading
The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services reported two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses in Polk County. The first case (the third overall in the state) was a 10-year-old Pony Cross gelding who exhibited symptoms on April 7 of depression, muscle witching, incoordination and inability to stand.Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology reported 63 animal rabies cases in 2022, a 20 percent decrease in cases compared to 2021 when 79 cases were reported. Orange County saw the most cases with nine, while Leon and Alachua counties reported four cases each. In the Tampa BayContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD Are you planning on celebrating the festive St. Patrick’s Day this March 17th? Whether you’re hosting a party or want to have a St. Patrick’s-inspired meal, you can still incorporate healthy decisions for your digestive health – especiallyContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD When planning your spring-cleaning strategy, most people prioritize the areas in their home that may have been the most neglected over the year, such as the dusty attic, cluttered garage, or unorganized closets. You may not immediately thinkContinue Reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for Nigeria due to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak. More than 200 confirmed cases have been reported in the country since last May, including 40 deaths. The CDC offers recommendations for travelers: Vaccination against diphtheria is essential toContinue Reading
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is warning residents of an increase in the presence of the animal tranquilizer, xylazine, added to opioid street drugs like heroin and fentanyl.  Xylazine-positive overdose deaths doubled in the Northeast between 2020 and 2021 . It is a non-opioid sedative used inContinue Reading
Springtime is right around the corner, and bats become active and seek locations inside homes and buildings. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants to remind residents to take these simple steps to protect yourself and your family: Never handle bats AND be sure that your kids understand the importance ofContinue Reading
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is urging employees of the Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka to have their children tested for lead exposure after MDH, Anoka County and St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health identified four children with elevated blood lead levels due to exposure to lead dust that wasContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued a rabies alert for the area surrounding Isabel Avenue. This is in response to a cat that tested positive on 2/15/2023 (Description: Domestic Shorthaired Grey). All residents and visitors in Hillsborough County should be aware that rabies is present in theContinue Reading
The Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine held a joint meeting last week to revise language and remove an exception that allowed children in clinical trials and studies at state universities to participate in chemical and genital mutilation. Last October, the Florida Board of Medicine Legislative Committee approved aContinue Reading
Last month, CSPAN had “abortion access” journalist with The Nation, Amy Littlefield on to discuss abortion access in the U.S. since the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision. One inquiring caller asked: I’m kinda on the fence with abortion. What I would like to know is what the actual, when the doctor andContinue Reading
About five years ago I had my gall bladder removed, technically called a cholecystectomy. It was a laparoscopic, same day surgery at a local medical center. Shortly after receiving the bill, I requested a detailed explanation showing where every dollar went. The bill totaled $47,000 at that time (for theContinue Reading
Lange Law Firm: Artificial Tears eye drops linked to one death, five reports of vision loss, dozens of infections nationwide As federal authorities widen a multistate investigation into antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial contamination linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops, a woman has now filed a federal lawsuit against EzriCareContinue Reading
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is expanding its HDSA Center of Excellence network of comprehensive care clinics with 56 grants totaling $2,029,759. In addition to the 56 grant funded facilities, eleven regional partner sites were also named, ensuring expert HD care at 67 distinct medical facilities in 36 states acrossContinue Reading
