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By Mayo Clinic – A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is almost synonymous with hopelessness. As the least survivable type of cancer, the perception is understandable. “As soon as patients were diagnosed, they were often told […]
By Mayo Clinic – Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses, which are the air-containing pockets in the skull and facial bones around your nose. Chronic sinusitis develops when inflammation lasts for more than 12 weeks. […]
By: Donna Neff, PhD, Co-Principal Investigator & Phildra J. Swagger, PhD, MBA, Research Coordinator / University of Central Florida – College of Nursing Intergenerational influence (IGI) may be a key component of health care decision-making among older African […]
By Dawn Gardier, M.S., B.A. Research Analyst I – What is Diabetes? – Diabetes is a serious condition that occurs when the pancreas (an organ that produces insulin in response to rises in blood sugar levels) is no […]
By David Ford, Two-time cancer survivor, Senior Government Relations Manager at Southern California Edison, and member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board of Directors The holidays are a time to gather […]
Grants will support nine nonprofit organizations across Florida in enhancement of health equity through their practices, polices and services ORLANDO, Fla (November 18, 2022) – Florida Blue President and CEO Pat Geraghty announced on Friday […]
Excessive alcohol use is one of the two leading causes of acute pancreatitis, and a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says deaths from alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis increased by 50% between 2019 and […]
Honoring a medical legend, local elected officials, community leaders, and supporters assembled at the Kappa Alpha Psi Memorial House located in Northwest Jacksonville, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Dr. Charles B. McIntosh Community Achievement […]
For joints to work well, they need cartilage, a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, acts like a shock absorber, and helps joints move smoothly. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says many […]
For two years, UFHealth, Mayo Clinic, American Legion Post 197, Protalks, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, PHEN Network and Florida Blue have collaborated to bring prostate cancer awareness health seminars, workshops and events to the […]
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