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When Is Your Stomach Pain Something More?

March 09, 2025

Is your stomach ache something more than just abdominal pain caused by stress or bad food? We look at common culprits for discomfort, and when you should see your doctor.

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Seeing the Signs of Stroke

March 09, 2025

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Test Your Knowledge of Essential Health Screenings for Men

March 06, 2025

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth East Orlando

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Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy: The Difference Between These Most Common Cancer Treatments

January 29, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

. The human body has an estimated 37.2 trillion cells, so you can imagine the diversity in cancers, and as such, treatments to help cure them.

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The Top 7 Myths about Radiation Therapy

January 29, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Education is always a good thing. But sometimes, understanding the difference between facts and myths in medicine can be challenging.

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Helping Kids Snack Smart

January 24, 2018
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Any mom will tell you: shopping for snacks is a constant tug-of-war between what their kids want and what they need, nutritionally speaking.

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Study: Young Breast Cancer Patients with BRCA Mutations Live Just as Long

January 24, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Patients carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, the risk of developing breast cancer is about three to seven times higher than women without the mutation.

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Why Your Body Fights Back Against Dieting

January 24, 2018
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Repeat after us: it's not your fault.

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Keeping Your Heart Safe in Cold Weather

January 17, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

The problems of cold weather from slippery roads to hypothermia usually aren't much of a concern for Floridians. This winter, things have been a little different.

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5 Facts About Fasting for Lab Tests

January 16, 2018
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Your doctor writes a prescription for a lab test and tells you that you must fast for it. The result?

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What to Know About Subdural Hematoma

January 16, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

What is a subdural hematoma, and how serious is it?

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Caregiver Series: A Healthier You, One Month at a Time

January 09, 2018
Estimated read time: 6 minutes

Healthful habits, once they take root, can bear lifelong fruit for you and your loved ones.

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