Medical marijuana – it’s a controversial subject here in the United States. While 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized this “alternative” form of treatment, many Americans remain wary of the potential health benefits of cannabis. Can a…
Drug and alcohol abuse are serious issues for our country's overall health. Almost 14 million Americans have a drinking problem today, and this includes more than 8 million people who meet the criteria for alcoholism. Not only that, but drug…
There's nothing more important than being able to find the medical treatment you need when you need it. That's why more and more urgent care centers are popping up around the country to offer healthcare options for a variety of…
New changes will be coming to medical marijuana in Florida this January after more than 70% of voters said "Yes" to Amendment 2 during the November elections. Since 2015, medical marijuana doctors in Florida have been able to provide only…
Dealing with acute or chronic pain can put the rest of your life on hold. Approximately 25% of Americans around the country have suffered from pain lasting more than 24 hours, and many millions more experience acute pain at some…
Talking about depression is never easy, but it is perhaps the single most important step in getting better. Because of the stigma surrounding mental health, many people are reluctant to bring up their symptoms of depression with a family medicine…
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control, there have been 558 travel-related cases of Zika virus infection and 46 locally transmitted cases in Florida. Most of them have been concentrated in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and…
It’s natural for children to forget their homework, daydream during class, or get fidgety every now and again. However, the persistence of these traits could be an indicator of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) in a child. This condition not only…
California has had a thriving "medical" marijuana industry for years, and doctors who prescribe medical marijuana are in high demand there. Colorado did the Golden State one better and recently legalized recreational marijuana. They're not alone, either. A number of…
Healthcare has been a contentious issue in the U.S. for quite a while now. Although nearly everyone agrees that the average person should have the right to see a doctor of his or her choice, the disagreements arise in…
