Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
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Trending Health Stories
Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine
Estimated read time: 6 minutesConsidering starting a family soon? Read more about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy from our experts.
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Coronavirus Resources
The Delta Variant: Here’s What We Know
Estimated read time: 3 minutesAbout one in four coronavirus infections in the U.S. are now the delta variant, according to the CDC.
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Health Care
More Adults Now Qualify for Lung Cancer Screening
Estimated read time: 2 minutesThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended the screening guidelines for lung cancer be changed so that anyone between ages 50 and 80 who smoked at least 20 pack-years can qualify.
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Public Health
Understanding HPV and Oral Cancer With Dr. Gregory Neel
Estimated read time: 3 minutesBetween 70 and 90% of all oropharyngeal cancers are caused by HPV and more than 42,000 Americans are diagnosed every year. The oropharynx is located in the back of your mouth, and includes your...
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Trending Health Stories
Preventing and Recognizing Hypothermia
Estimated read time: 3 minutesHypothermia is caused by being in cold temperatures for a prolonged amount of time. When this happens, your body begins to lose heat faster than it’s being produced.