There are six essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. People can get most of them from food, explains Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida. The expert says people need carbs throughout the day, even when they’re sleeping, because the body is using carbohydrates for brain, breath and heart rate.…...

According to Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, eating potatoes is a good decision but when we decide to add them butter or fry them, we turn that decision into an unhealthy one. Regarding what we can drink, she says alcohol consumption can never be recommended but you have to be aware…...

When someone eats more plant based diet, he gets all the nutrients for living healthier and more energetic. Terry Ochoa, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains why people are eating at home more organic food than processed one...

Having a conversation about STD is very important. Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease, and how it is transmitted...

HPV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, trichomoniasis and HIV/AIDS are the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis are treatable with medication, especially antibiotics. Herpes and HPV are treatable and maintained under control, explains Dr. Monica Suarez Kobilis, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. About HIV, the specialist affirms it…...

Dr. Richard Vivero, Otolaryngologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is an HPV or human papilloma virus related problem. "RRP are like little cherries structures that grow all over the vocal cords." He explains RRP develops in the lining of the vocal cord, anywhere there is a junction between two different…...

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says the majority of people with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) don't know they have it unless they are tested for it. "It is a silent disease that we don't see unless it is…...

HPV is a virus and it’s sexually transmitted. It’s very common and a lot of women will be exposed to this virus, affirms Dr. Monica Suarez Kobilis, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. The expert also explains the Pap test looks for any abnormal cells. She says HPV can cause cervical cancer. Also,…...