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Are You at Risk for Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer doesn’t only affect smokers. Find out if you’re at risk. November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the number one cancer that kills both men and women. Lung cancer forms in the lungs but can quickly …
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Secrets to Portion Control This Thanksgiving
The turkey should be the only thing that gets “stuffed” this Thanksgiving. If you overindulge during the holidays, you may not feel so great about it later. Portion control can help you enjoy the foods you love and still feel …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: diet, eating, exercise, family, FL, food, holiday, meal, nutrition, portion control, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Diabetes 101: Symptoms and Treatment
Diabetes is a growing problem in America. Get educated at St. Petersburg General. Diabetes is a disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans. November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes can be one of three types. Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: age, American Diabetes Month, diabetes, diet, exercise, FL, gestational, glucose, insulin, November, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, sugar, symptoms, treatment, type 1, type 2, weight
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What to Expect During an ER Visit
Knowing what to expect can take some of the stress out of an unexpected emergency. You can’t be prepared for an emergency, but rest assured that St. Petersburg General is prepared to provide the best treatment for you and your …
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Robotic Surgery for Gallbladder Surgery
Robotic surgery provides surgeons with advanced capabilities — and gallbladder surgery is just one of the areas in which it can be utilized. Robotic surgery is on the cutting edge of medical technology. Many surgeries are now safer and more …
Categories: Surgical Services
Tags: benefits, da Vinci, disease, fat, FL, gallbladder, gallstone, pain, robot, robotic surgery, scarring, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, technology
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Cholesterol and Your Heart Health
Take care of your heart by watching your cholesterol levels. A healthy heart pumps blood through your body to keep every cell in your body functioning properly. Cholesterol can cause problems for your heart. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that …
Top Tips for Hip Pain
Hip pain can make even the most routine activities difficult, but lifestyle changes or surgery can help you live better. Suffering from hip pain can make getting out of bed each day a daunting task. You don’t have to live …
Getting a Flu Shot is the Smart Choice
Flu season is arriving – a flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Flu is a serious contagious disease that may lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Getting a flu shot is …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: children, elderly, epidemic, family, FL, flu shot, health, influenza, injection, inoculation, nasal spray, pneumonia, protection, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, vaccination, virus
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Staying Active as You Age
Staying active will keep you feeling young and keep your body in shape as you age. Getting older may be a time to slow down and smell the roses, but don’t rest on your laurels. This September, which is Healthy …
Categories: Health for Seniors
Tags: active, activity, aging, Arthritis, bones, diabetes, exercise, FL, healthy aging month, heart, injury, joints, lifestyle, physical fitness, seniors, social, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, workout
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Know the Signs of Prostate Cancer
Knowledge is power, and when you know the signs to look for, you may have a better chance of beating prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is held each September. So take the time to learn how you can spot …
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: bleeding, erection, FL, health, male, men, pain, prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, semen, September, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, symptoms, urination
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