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Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently - with no noticeable symptoms - as vision is lost. Glaucoma affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but most people don't know they have the...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, more than 310,000 women and 2,800 men are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, according to the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. However, advances in early detection and treatment...
Lake Hamilton, FL – September 16, 2025 – The Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF), led by Melanie Brown Culpepper Beilke, continues its life-saving mission through its “Pay It Forward” program, equipping local businesses with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In a...
The coughing and sneezing you hear at home, in the office and at the gym means one thing: It's cold and flu season. Although it's impossible to guarantee you won't get sick, adopting a few healthy habits can go...
While medical advances have helped people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors that lead to these diseases continue to grow.
Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood pressure, obesity and other major risk factors, heart disease...
Your kidneys - the bean-shaped organs located near the middle of your back on either side of your spine - play a vital role in your overall health. While many people don't think about them unless there's an issue,...
Getting your cholesterol checked, and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol, could save your life. If you, or someone you love, have experienced a heart attack or stroke, you know how life-changing those moments can...
By Kip Kirchberg
Press Release 8/14/2025
AUBURNDALE, Fla. – In a heartfelt effort to bolster community safety, the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF) recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Auburndale Community Church, marking another step in their mission to...
As Polk County students prepare to head back to school, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a timely new initiative called "Free Mind," aimed at addressing the growing challenges of youth substance use and mental...
Neurodivergent Diversions: A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
by James Coulter
If you've never heard of Dead End: Paranormal Park, there's a good reason for that. The animated show aired for two seasons on Netflix in 2022 before being unceremoniously...
