AdventHealth Orlando: Common signs of joint issues
Over one million hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed each year. Do you know the signs that you should see an orthopedic specialist? Dr. Jeff Petrie joined Good Day Orlando to answer this question, and provide more information. Visit TransformingOrtho.com for additional resources.
Over one million hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed each year. Do you know the signs that you should see an orthopedic specialist? Dr. Jeff Petrie joined Good Day Orlando to answer this question, and provide more information. Visit TransformingOrtho.com for additional resources.
AdventHealth Orlando: Most common sports injuries, and how to treat them
AdventHealth's Dr. Jason Epstein joined Good Day Orlando to talk about the most common sports injuries and how to treat them. Visit TransformingOrtho.com for more information.
AdventHealth's Dr. Jason Epstein joined Good Day Orlando to talk about the most common sports injuries and how to treat them. Visit TransformingOrtho.com for more information.
Clinical trials helping breast cancer patients
Billions of dollars are poured into research to find better ways to fight everything from Alzheimer's to breast cancer. Clinical trials, of course, are a popular way to test some new drugs on patients, and some of those patients have exhausted all their options.
Billions of dollars are poured into research to find better ways to fight everything from Alzheimer's to breast cancer. Clinical trials, of course, are a popular way to test some new drugs on patients, and some of those patients have exhausted all their options.
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
AdventHealth Orlando: What you need to know about mammograms, and breast cancer
AdventHealth's Dr. Lisa Minton joined Good Day Orlando to discuss mammograms and breast cancer. How common is breast cancer? What age should you get a mammogram, and how often should you get one? Visit LeadingBreastCare.com for more information and resources.
AdventHealth's Dr. Lisa Minton joined Good Day Orlando to discuss mammograms and breast cancer. How common is breast cancer? What age should you get a mammogram, and how often should you get one? Visit LeadingBreastCare.com for more information and resources.
Ian flooding poses another problem: mosquitoes
Flagler Beach was one of the areas spraying for mosquitoes following flooding from Hurricane Irma and will likely spray again. Officials warn the standing floodwaters are the perfect environment for mosquito propagation.
Flagler Beach was one of the areas spraying for mosquitoes following flooding from Hurricane Irma and will likely spray again. Officials warn the standing floodwaters are the perfect environment for mosquito propagation.
Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
5-year-old girl born with half a heart; family raises awareness about rare disorder
Katherine’s heart defect hasn’t stopped her love for others. Her dad says she’s caring, empathetic, and concerned about the well-being of others.
Katherine’s heart defect hasn’t stopped her love for others. Her dad says she’s caring, empathetic, and concerned about the well-being of others.
AdventHealth Orlando: Addressing the nursing shortage in Florida
AdventHealth Chief Nursing Officer Linnette Johnson discusses how the hospital is recruiting and retaining nurses, amid a nationwide shortage in the industry.
AdventHealth Chief Nursing Officer Linnette Johnson discusses how the hospital is recruiting and retaining nurses, amid a nationwide shortage in the industry.
AdventHealth Orlando: How to talk to kids about their mental health
Dr. Tina Gurnani, pediatric and adolescent psychiatrist, talks about mental health, and how to talk to kids about their mental health.
Dr. Tina Gurnani, pediatric and adolescent psychiatrist, talks about mental health, and how to talk to kids about their mental health.
What is melanoma and how is it different from other skin cancers?
AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Raj Sawh-Martinez, a melanoma care expert and surgeon, explains what melanoma is and how different it is from other skin cancers.
AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Raj Sawh-Martinez, a melanoma care expert and surgeon, explains what melanoma is and how different it is from other skin cancers.
AdventHealth Orlando: What you need to know about prostate cancer
AdventHealth's Dr. Justin Emtage joined Good Day Orlando on Monday to discuss how common prostate cancer is and the signs and risk factors to watch for. Visit ScheduleYourTuneUp.com for additional questions and to make an appointment.
AdventHealth's Dr. Justin Emtage joined Good Day Orlando on Monday to discuss how common prostate cancer is and the signs and risk factors to watch for. Visit ScheduleYourTuneUp.com for additional questions and to make an appointment.
AdventHealth Orlando: Here is when to go to urgent care vs emergency room
When should you go to your primary care provider, urgent care, and emergency room? What is the difference between the three? Dr. Kathleen Dixon, a family medicine physician at AdventHealth, explains.
When should you go to your primary care provider, urgent care, and emergency room? What is the difference between the three? Dr. Kathleen Dixon, a family medicine physician at AdventHealth, explains.
Florida teen fighting brain-eating amoeba
A 13-year-old Florida boy was flown from Tampa to Chicago to continue his fight against a rare and potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba.
A 13-year-old Florida boy was flown from Tampa to Chicago to continue his fight against a rare and potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba.
AdventHealth Orlando: When should children be immunized? What vaccinations should children get?
Dr. Nathan Hershberger, family medicine physician from AdventHealth, explains the importance of having your family up-to-date on immunizations. Visit CentralFloridaPrimaryCare.com for more information.
Dr. Nathan Hershberger, family medicine physician from AdventHealth, explains the importance of having your family up-to-date on immunizations. Visit CentralFloridaPrimaryCare.com for more information.
West Nile virus case prompts new mosquito control measures
The first reported human case of the West Nile Virus in the state this year has been confirmed in Central Florida and health officials have heightened concerns that others may become sick.
The first reported human case of the West Nile Virus in the state this year has been confirmed in Central Florida and health officials have heightened concerns that others may become sick.