Dr. Sarah Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Baptist Health South Florida, says a lot of women that have twins or any type of multiple pregnancy will have worsening morning sickness. She explains it is related to the level of pregnancy hormone that they have in their body and that tends to be higher when you…...

Should you wait to get pregnant? How long should you wait to have a baby, if your biological clock is ticking? Fertility can be mysterious for those wanting to get pregnant, especially for women who have delayed their pregnancy because of health reasons or career choices. Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey, an Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist from…...

According to recent statistics, over two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. While the "middle-age spread" is considered by many to be an inevitable aspect of aging, it should be recognized that along with an increasing waistline comes increased health risks. The development of an "apple shape" to our bodies is an…...

Last article we looked at the use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference measurement in assessing obesity. Frequently, people are bothered by the presence of visible (subcutaneous) abdominal fat and don't consider the dangerous health consequences of visceral fat, the fat that is deep in the abdomen surrounding the internal organs. Excessive…...

The decision to postpone or decline childhood immunizations is one that has important implications for the child, his or her family, and others in the community. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control, along with the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Academy of Pediatrics, released a statement outlining the responsibilities of parents who decline…...

For some time it has been known that the earlier that colon cancer is detected, the better the survival rate. For example, when colon cancer is diagnosed at an early, localized stage, the five-year survival rate is 90 percent, as compared to a five-year survival rate of only 10 percent when diagnosis is delayed until…...

Moderate alcohol use—up to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women and older people—is not considered harmful for most adults (a standard drink is 12-ounces of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits). Many people, however, exceed this level of consumption and get into…...

According to the CDC, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States - representing 8.3% of the population - have diabetes. This represents an increase of roughly 15 percent in just the past few years. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misunderstanding about this disease, some of which can lead to a delay…...