Sanders’ casual and confident demeanor underscored his pride and resilience. “I’m proud of my amputation,” he declared, emphasizing his determination to fight back against his health challenges. Sanders’ journey, filled with numerous surgeries and significant physical setbacks, showcases his spirit and relentless drive. “I’m not shy about what transpired. I’m back. I’m fighting back, baby,” he continued.
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The former wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer, 58, shared the personal news with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, revealing that his 58-year-old wife has had the disease for 5 or 6 years. (He and Sandy have been married since 1990.)
Florida is joining the growing list of states that allow pharmacists to order and dispense HIV infection-prevention drugs, but it will still take months until any pharmacists are certified to provide that service.
A commercial brand of mouthwash can help control gonorrhea bacteria in e mouth, and daily use may offer a cheap and easy way to reduce the spread of the sexually transmitted disease, a small study from Australia contends.
Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, was on hand to help serve a special lunch and meet with the 1,000 Holy Cross Health employees that attended a celebration recognizing National Nurses Week and kicking off National Hospital Week. The lunch was sponsored by Rick Case Automotive Group.
Jonathan Gustave was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last August after decades of struggling with his weight. To help lower his blood sugar levels, his doctor prescribed Ozempic, the diabetes drug that has become wildly popular for its weight loss effects.
During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Lloyd Bent, a 77-year-old patient at Broward Health, reflected on his recent battle with skin cancer. The seasoned insurance professional was eager to share his story about the importance of being prepared for life’s unexpected challenges.
Fibroids usually start after puberty. Most women are diagnosed with them between 18 and 50 years but some cases happen earlier than that. Older research showed that Black women were 10 percent more likely to have fibroids than white women by age 50 (80 percent versus 70 percent). But we don’t know why the numbers are different. There have been limited studies looking into the reasons for this difference.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects thousands of individuals across the country. It can impact multiple parts of the body and cause severe internal damage. There isn’t a cure for this disease, and it imposes a significant emotional and financial toll on family members of people with Lupus. The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) Georgia Chapter supports everyone affected by this issue. The organization offers assistance to those in need through various channels. May is Lupus Awareness Month, and the organization has planned activities for the rest of the month to allow locals to show their support for the Lupus community.
In Florida, medical cannabis cannot be specifically used to treat autism because it is not a qualifying condition under state law. However, Dr. David Berger, a Tampa-based pediatrician and qualified medical marijuana physician, notes that individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder often experience symptoms like those of qualifying conditions, such as PTSD.