The past two flu seasons have been fairly mild. Experts attribute that to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. But researchers expect the 2022-2023 flu season to be very active with a significant increase in infections, because of fewer restrictions and more in-person events.
Federal authorities are encouraging everyone who is eligible to get the new Omicron-specific booster shot. But when you get the shot is important, and if you have never been vaccinated- they say you must first get the two original mRNA vaccines before getting the booster.
For many women getting diagnosed with breast cancer is very difficult, both physically and emotionally. Mastectomy procedures can be heartbreaking as well as extremely physically taxing. In an interview with the Health Channel, Adrian Christian, Physiatrist at Miami Cancer Institute, explains what kind of support someone might need during this devastating diagnosis, treatment, and even […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Priyanka Grover, Breast Imaging Radiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, describes some of the common risk factors associated with breast cancer. Dr. Grover starts off by listing the congenital factors that can lead to breast cancer. Obviously, women are more likely to get breast cancer than men. […]
Dr. Mendez starts off by listing some things you can do to help mitigate the risk of breast cancer. Dr. Mendez explains that maintaining alcohol consumption at a moderate level is key, but, “there’s some data to suggest that red wine contains phenolic acids which can be protective against breast cancer.” So, drinking red wine […]
Deodorant, underwire bras, and soy: Do they cause breast cancer? On an episode of Health Insiders, Dr. Jane Mendez, a Breast Surgery Specialist, explains what women need to know about breast cancer, as well as demystifying some common myths. The first one Dr. Mendez talks about is about deodorant. The interviewer asks, can deodorants cause […]
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 […]
