Health News

Dr. Eden Yelverton, OB/GYN, discusses how to put yourself first by getting ahead of your routine health screenings. Here's what to know.

Let's dive into the reasons for your pesky itchy eyes and runny noses, and how to avoid them.

They’re common and can happen to anyone. General Surgeon Samuel Yelverton, MD, explains what to look for.

GERD can start out as an annoyance, but can cause serious damage over time. Avoid long-term effects through simple lifestyle changes and possibly treatment.

Various colorectal cancer screening options can make diagnosis and early detection easier for you.

Women who have had a previous cesarean section (C-section) may be eligible to experience natural childbirth. Joel Hallam, DO, an OB/GYN at Lakewood Ranch Medical Group, explains.

Stress and anxiety could be negatively affecting your heart health AND heart disease can cause stress and anxiety. Here’s how to break the cycle.

The fall and winter have seen a lot of respiratory illnesses, including RSV, which is especially hard on children. Know how to identify and treat it.

Put self-care at the top of your to-do list. Identify when stress is affecting you and how you can manage it.

Meet Laura; she became ill on vacation. Dr. David Dexter performed life-saving procedures and now she is living life to the fullest.

It’s more common than you know. Learn how to avoid it turning into diabetes.

If you have pronounced blue, red or flesh-colored leg veins, you might have varicose veins. Learn about the risk factors and treatment options for this condition.

Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults and can lead to a decline in physical, mental and social functioning.

A new school year means buying school supplies, new clothes and preparing lunches. It also means keeping the kids healthy.

Prostate cancer is the second-most-common cancer among American men, and often progresses with few outward signs. Screening for it is important.

 These recommendations can help ensure that your child is ready to learn and perform their best the entire year.
 

Want to protect yourself from skin cancer while enjoying the summer sun? Check out these timely tips to indulge in the sun safely.

COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on mental health. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, here are ways to identify issues and get help.

If you are expecting, you can create your own birth plan. Learn how.

Whether your allergy symptoms are frustrating or debilitating, there are steps you can take to enjoy rather than dread spring.

Knowing what’s happening in your head could save your life.

Lakewood Ranch cardiologist David Buck explains what it does, and why you should consider giving it a try.

What to know about this sometimes silent condition.

Want a fresh start for 2022? Create realistic, reasonable goals to set yourself up for success.

“Women always remember the experience of giving birth,” says Johanna Pumphrey RN, MBA, Director, Women’s Center.

Breast cancer survivors Candice Ermer and Jean Muccini took different paths to the Breast Health Center, but they agree on this: screenings are essential.

Rob Guerra gets a big surprise after returning from New York City, where he helped care for COVID-19 patients.

Rebecca Fulton had her second hip replacement in May. She tells about her experience and the COVID-19 safety measures that reassured her.