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Medical Monday
Mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and dengue are showing up in Florida, and local mosquito control officials say protection starts in your own backyard.
A simple PSA blood test can help detect prostate cancer, but an elevated PSA does not necessarily mean cancer, according to doctors.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and local doctors are urging men to learn their risk factors and talk to their doctor about screening.
When most people think about blocked arteries, the heart immediately comes to mind. However, blockages can occur throughout the body, including in the legs.
Smartwatches that track steps, sleep and heart rate can also help detect a potentially serious heart problem, according to a local cardiologist.
Today is National Overdose Awareness Day, a time dedicated to remembering those lost to drug overdoses and focusing on the lives that can still be saved.
Two foodborne illnesses are on the radar this summer: cyclospora and salmonella. Doctors say the two can have similar symptoms but are actually very different.
The Florida Department of Health has reported 15 confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus and two deaths statewide so far this year, including one case in Bay County, according to infectious disease doctors.
As students return to the classroom, local pediatricians say healthy habits at home should be on families’ checklists alongside school supplies.
MEDICAL MONDAY: GLP-1 medications...What doctors want you to know before starting a weight loss shot
GLP-1 medications have become some of the most talked-about drugs in America, appearing in brand-name and compounded forms as both shots and pills.
The Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida has expanded its ambulatory surgery center, offering heart and vascular procedures that allow patients to be treated and return home the same day.
A local man is sharing his story of surviving an aortic dissection — the same condition that reportedly killed Sen. Lindsey Graham last week — after a car crash left him fighting for his life.
Exercise, eating well and getting enough sleep are habits doctors say can help prevent some of the nation’s leading causes of death... but a local physician says life often gets in the way.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, but doctors say many cases can be prevented through early screening and lifestyle changes. New cholesterol guidelines are calling for screenings to begin earlier and for high-risk patients to reach lower LDL targets.
We’ve been talking a lot about the red, white, and blue, but today, we are highlighting a different kind of red... The American Red Cross!
Emergency rooms see a spike in preventable injuries every Fourth of July, from burns and fireworks accidents to heat exhaustion and water emergencies. Doctors say a few safety steps can reduce the risk.
A newer form of radiation therapy is now available in Panama City, offering cancer patients treatment without traveling hours away.
June is Men’s Health Month, and doctors say too many men put off routine checkups until a serious problem develops.
Trauma doctors at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay say they are seeing a spike in serious injuries involving golf carts, bicycles and e-bikes as summer vacation brings more people to Gulf Coast roads and beaches.
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital encourages Bay County residents to seek help if they are in a dark place.