It's Back: Cold, Flu and RSV Season
For the current cold and flu season, it’s important to recognize that upper respiratory infections can affect our community during colder months. There are…
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Cardiology for Women from a Woman's Perspective
Heart disease is the number one killer in women. Madeline Mahowald, MD, discusses symptoms, risk factors, and evidence of heart disease that are unique to…
How Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Bladder Health—and What to Do About It
November marks Bladder Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the often-overlooked issues surrounding bladder health. This month serves as an…
How to manage lymphedema
Insights from a certified lymphedema therapist UF Health Jacksonville
Improving Nasal and Sinus Health
Firas Sbeih, MD, a rhinology, sinus and skull base surgeon with UF Health Jacksonville, discusses how he diagnose and treats patients with nasal and sinus…
Complex Hernia Surgery or Comprehensive Hernia Care
Jana Sacco, MD, discusses complex hernia surgery or comprehensive hernia care offered at UF Health Jacksonville.
Dr. Alanazi discusses the UF Health Voice and Swallowing Center on First Coast Living
The benefits of cold-water immersion therapy
What is cold plunging and why are so many people subjecting themselves to it? Before you try it, read both the benefits and the risks of cold plunging.
What Every Man Should Know About Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer found in young men, with 33 being the average age of diagnosis. There are approximately 10,000 new cases of…
Exercise and its Benefits
Exercise is beneficial for your brain, bones and heart, as well as for your mental health
An Unusual Headache Leads to Stroke Diagnosis
Ann Webb initially dismissed her headache, but what started as a minor inconvenience, turned out to be the first sign of a stroke.
Ask the Doctor: What are the symptoms of a stroke?
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. To learn about stroke symptoms, we talked with Benjamin Alwood, MD, University of Florida assistant professor of…
