It is notoriously difficult to determine any specific causes of breast cancer, making it challenging for young women to know if they are at risk. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Jane Mendez, a Breast Surgery Specialist, explains what experts do know about what causes breast cancer.  Dr. Mendez says that to some…...

When women know their breasts, they can recognize when something changes. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Lauren Carcas, Medical Oncologist with the Miami Cancer Institute, shares how often women should check their breasts and what they should be looking for.  Dr. Carcas stresses that self-breast exams should always be an important part…...

Even though back pain is such a common issue for people of all ages, Dr. Jose Mena, an Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says that back pain is largely preventable. In an interview with the Health Channel, he shares what he suggests his patients do to prevent and treat back…...

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb, an Orthopedic Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about the difference between acute and chronic back pain, and how both can be treated. Dr. Gottlieb defines acute back pain as back pain that has been present for six weeks or less, while chronic back…...

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb, Orthopedic Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains how steroids can be used to ease persistent back pain. Steroids are often used as a treatment after several other options are considered.  Dr. Gottlieb suggests that most people can take over the counter back pain medication…...

Many people complain about experiencing back pain right when they wake up, but not many people know why this pain occurs. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Georgiy Brosuvanik, a Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, discusses potential causes of morning back pain.  Dr. Brosuvanik explains that as you lose height, for…...

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Georgiy Brosuvanik, a Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about habits you can create in your day to day to prevent back pain.  Dr. Brosuvanik starts off by explaining how to lift properly. He jokes that most people have probably heard from their PE coach…...

While the pandemic continues to take its toll on mental health, there have been some positive changes. These changes include more flexible and in some cases family-friendly work schedules, and the increasing popularity of virtual mental health visits which can make seeking treatment much more convenient...