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SkinFlorida humidity, pool decks, and gyms make fungal skin and nail infections unusually common here. Here is how to treat athlete's foot the right way, why nail fungus is so hard to clear, and when a seemingly harmless rash actually needs a doctor.
ScreeningsBRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations dramatically increase breast, ovarian, and other cancer risks. Learn who qualifies for testing, what positive and negative results mean, and how testing has expanded beyond Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
HeartApolipoprotein B (ApoB) counts the actual atherogenic particles in your blood — a more accurate cardiovascular risk marker than LDL alone for many patients. Learn when to ask for ApoB, Lp(a), and a more complete lipid panel.
HeartCarotid artery disease is a leading cause of stroke. Learn who should be screened, how the disease is diagnosed, when to operate, and the medical therapies that often work as well as procedures.
MentalMedications for alcohol use disorder are underprescribed and work. Naltrexone, acamprosate, and in some cases topiramate or gabapentin can cut heavy drinking substantially. We walk through who each option fits and how a primary care conversation starts.
NutritionChronic kidney disease affects 1 in 7 American adults and most don't know they have it. Learn how to interpret your eGFR and urine protein, the new SGLT2 inhibitor era of treatment, and the simple steps that protect kidney function.
FloridaSt. Petersburg is on the front line of three very different air-quality threats. Learn how to check AQI daily, when to limit outdoor activity, and how to protect yourself — especially if you have asthma, COPD, or heart disease.
SeniorFlorida has specific rules about living wills, health care surrogates, and DNR orders. Learn what each document does, how to complete them (no attorney required in most cases), and why every adult — not just seniors — should have one on file.
FloridaThe Gulf of Mexico is home to Vibrio vulnificus — a warm-water bacterium that can cause serious skin and wound infections. Here is how to enjoy the water and seafood safely, who is at highest risk, and when a small cut warrants same-day care.
MentalMany adults discover they have ADHD only in their 40s, 50s, or later — often after a child is diagnosed. Learn the adult presentation (it is not just "hyperactivity"), how it is evaluated in primary care, and the full spectrum of treatment options.
VaccinesAdult vaccine recommendations have changed significantly in the last few years. This is a clear, age-banded checklist for 2026 — including RSV, Shingrix, the updated pneumococcal schedule, flu, COVID boosters, and the shots most adults miss.
FloridaExercising outdoors in Florida requires special precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Learn how to time your workouts, recognize warning signs of heat exhaustion, and stay active safely even in peak summer temperatures.