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Just like clockwork, flu season is upon us. Each year in the United States, anywhere from 5 to 20 percent of the population will become infected with seasonal influenza, or the “flu.” The flu affects the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs) and leads to approximately 200,000 hospitalizations each year from complications, many of which…

Once considered a rite of passage for service men, tattoos have grown in popularity and gained acceptance by people from all walks of life. In fact, approximately 40 percent of adults ages 26-40 have tattoos in the U.S. While a lot of thought goes into the location and design of this permanent body art, the…

Hot flashes-women dread them and men fear them. They’re often the first symptom of the long journey through menopause. While the actual cause of hot flashes is still debated, we do know that blood vessels near the skin’s surface dilate to cool the body. When this occurs, women often appear flushed or red in the…

Florida has many claims to fame…some better than others. Popularly known as the “lightening capital” of the United Sates, Florida experiences more lightning-related deaths than all other weather hazards combined. So what’s an outdoor lover to do? During a lightning storm, remember: * If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. *…

It wasn’t so long ago that a bump on the head was followed by the words “shake it off,” especially on the football field. But medical research has proven that even a small knock on the noggin can result in a concussion, and in some cases, even cause permanent damage. Each year, approximately 300,000 sports-related…

“Tennis elbow,” technically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition involving tendons that attach to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow.  This most often occurs from repetitive movements like playing tennis. However, it’s a common condition among certain professions-from painters to plumbers-and also can result from direct trauma to the…