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By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Your blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day. When it is high, it is called hypertension. Hypertension is dangerous because it can damage your heart …

By Dr. Melissa Houston The year 2023 will be here in just a few weeks. How do you plan to start your New Year? It’s a great time to finish things that you’ve started. Do you have college credits but for one reason or another, you didn’t earn a college degree? Does the idea of spending years to graduate make …

By Murilo Lima, M.D. All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. At least half of sexually active people will …

By Christina Tremblay Pityriasis Rosea is a benign, temporary skin rash that is also nicknamed the “Christmas Tree Rash”. Typically, the rash starts with one lesion that is usually oval, scaly, and salmon or pink in color. This is called the herald patch and is typically found on the trunk of the body. Over the course of days to weeks, …

By James W. Mallonee There is a case pending with the following facts: 1) The spouses are separated and had been for a good ten years; 2) One of the spouses elected to purchase a vacant lot and build a residential home on the lot; 3) The spouse who was building the new home had two children who were over …

On November 17th of this year Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) will celebrate the Great American Smokeout® (GASO), a national holiday hosted by the American Cancer Society that provides an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives: not just for a day, but year-round. The Great American Smokeout® also provides an opportunity for individuals, …

By Lenore T. Brakefield, Naples Construction Law Attorney Hurricane Ian was strong, but Southwest Florida is stronger. Look almost anywhere in Collier and Lee Counties, and you will see the recovery efforts of many as we rebuild and repair homes, buildings, docks, pools, decks, and other structures throughout our community. However, many construction projects run into contractor payment issues which …

Just the Facts • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States. • Each year, about 218,500 people in the United States are told they have lung cancer, and about 142,000 people die from this disease. • Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer. Most people with lung cancer …

By Melissa MacVenn, M.D. – WellcomeMD Naples New Alzheimer’s disease research brings a powerful message about how we can protect the aging brain. The article appeared in the December Journal of Neuroscience, and is based on a careful study of hundreds of people in their 80s and early 90s. Lead researcher Kaitlin Casaletto of the University of California San Francisco …

By Dr. Altepeter Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a relatively common condition that affects over 200 million people worldwide, and involves narrowing of arteries to the arms or legs. It is a disease process that can cause significant day to day limitations for those affected, with risk and prevalence increasing with age. It does have a very close relationship with …