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When Mya Simmons was born in October, 2018, she immediately began having seizures.
In general, anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 who’s in good health can be a bone marrow donor. To be considered, all you need to do is join…
It was the color that caught Dave Goodhand’s eye. Walking along the Mississippi River around the St. Anthony Main area, he glanced down at the…
I have brown spots over the top half of my body, which my doctor says are seborrheic keratoses and are harmless. What causes them, and is ther…
It was early afternoon on the first day of October at the Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami, and Elizabeth Foley’s room was quiet.
Although people joke about snoring, doctors are less inclined these days to make light of loud Zs.
The year was 2012 and Judi and Kurt Buckardt were expecting their third child. Their daughter, Emma, was not yet 2. Their son, Lucas, was 4.
Charlotte Prostate Support and Information Group
Flu season is here again. And this year’s vaccine is designed to protect against four different flu viruses, says the Center for Disease Contr…
Getting a good night’s rest is essential for a host of reasons. Now, new research suggests an adequate amount of deep sleep could stave off Al…
When it comes to problems caused by ticks, Lyme disease hogs a lot of the limelight. But various tick species carry and transmit a collection …
COPD Breathe Strong America is planned for Nov. 23 at First Alliance Church in Port Charlotte.
As June Widrig was in her final years, she and her family had a weekly tradition: dinner at Chili’s every Sunday. She’d ask everyone around th…
Toy drive helps underprivileged children
For more than a week, Vicky Benedict Farber felt a nagging pain in her right shoulder.
As if migraines didn’t already cause enough suffering, a new study has found that people who experience the debilitating headaches are at much…
In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to …
Many people who have problems with their memory, especially if they are elderly, worry that they have Alzheimer’s disease, which afflicts at l…
Cecilia Gray came home from work, only to smell the dreadful odor again. She knew just where it came from.
A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia even if you have genes that raise your risk for the…
Hispanics who have trouble sleeping may be at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, according to a new study.
Women represent two-thirds of Alzheimer's disease patients, according to the Alzheimer's Association, but when it comes to the diagnosis of ea…
Charlotte Prostate Support and Information Group
Picture your brain as a symphony orchestra, where all the different sections must communicate with each other to play in unison, or there’ goi…
As flu cases begin to pop up, medical experts say that though it’s hard to predict the severity of the upcoming season, there are indicators i…
Toy drive
Running into a former drinking buddy or passing a once-favorite bar can cause recovering alcoholics to relapse.
Kate Doty is originally from Chicago, Illinois and now lives in North Port.
Marlene Smelko Merkle was born and raised in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and now is CEO of the Venice Area Board of Realtors.
Emily Rhoads is originally from New Jersey but now resides in Parrish, Florida.
Anne Elferdink, a member of Celebrate Life, was born in Alabama and now resides in Punta Gorda.
You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses – that are vital f…
Nutrition and Halloween do not necessarily go hand in hand. While many parents may go to great lengths to ensure their youngsters' Halloween t…
Halloween is about embracing the scary and the spooky and enjoying all off the things that go bump in the night. Naturally, the holiday can dr…
Witch hazel has popped up everywhere lately. The funny thing is, it’s nothing new. Witch hazel is actually a “vintage” ingredient making a hug…
Routine medical screenings are an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Many health screenings are recommended for both men and women, but…
A result of our contemporary lifestyle is the inability to find the time and motivation to participate in beneficial physical activities. This…
Thank you to the breast cancer survivors who shared their stories with us throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We brought them all togeth…
Shaneen Wahl was born in Michigan and now lives in Punta Gorda.
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After the success of the first Moving Day Venice last year organizers are for 2019 hoping for even greater support from the public and sponsor…
A breast cancer diagnosis can catch a person off-guard and drum up all types of feelings. Many people diagnosed with cancer become anxious abo…
Halloween is a favorite day for many children — and even a number of adults. Halloween offers revelers the opportunity to dress up in costume,…
Cancer screenings play an important role in cancer prevention. Screenings may not prevent people from getting cancer, but they can detect the …
Chemotherapy and radiation are common treatment options for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. While radiation may be targeted at spe…
The moment a person receives a breast cancer diagnosis, his or her life changes immeasurably. The roller coaster of emotions begins, and sudde…
Radiation therapy is an effective treatment option in the fight against breast cancer. Cancer cells that remain in the breast after surgery ca…
When it comes to Halloween treats, it’s hard to break the chocolate-filled mold. Even dentists — dentists — hand out candy, according to a rec…
Despite decades of research, the cure for cancer remains elusive, and this year millions of people across the globe will be diagnosed with cancer.
Charlotte Prostate Support and Information Group
‘Healthy At Home’ holiday donation initiative
Ann Linenfelser, a part-time resident of Venice, spends the other half of her year in her home state of Illinois.
Kathleen Schuppenhauer is originally from Tampa but now lives with her husband in their North Port home.
During steamy days, a body’s physiological response may cause you to wrinkle your nose: the smell of what many people associate with sweat.
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s fertility. By definition, it occurs one year after a woman’s last menstrual period. While menopause can h…
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Dr. Anna Nguyen spoke with none of the five patients she treated on a recent weekday morning. She didn't even leave her dining room.