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After a breast cancer diagnosis, what happens first—seeing an oncologist, having surgery or starting chemotherapy? And how do doctors decide between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk , host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Mehran Habibi, Deputy Chief of Breast Surgery with Baptist Health Cancer Care , to answer common questions patients search online about…
Sleep apnea can cause you to stop breathing repeatedly during the night — sometimes dozens or even hundreds of times — without you realizing it. And while loud snoring is a common warning sign, it is not the only one. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez talks with sleep specialist Dr. Edward Mezerhane about how sleep apnea affects the body, the symptoms people often…
Weight loss medications can bring the number on the scale down quickly—but are you losing fat, muscle or both? And why do some people feel weaker or less healthy even while the pounds are coming off? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with clinical pharmacy specialist Erin Dorval and physician assistant Lisa Davis about what GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and…
El síndrome de ovario poliquístico ahora se conoce como síndrome ovárico poliendo-metabólico, o PMOS, un nombre que refleja mejor cómo esta condición puede afectar mucho más que los ovarios y la fertilidad. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles conversa con la endocrinóloga Dra. Priscilla Escalona Villasmil y la obstetra-ginecóloga Dra. Ingrid Paredes sobre el diagnóstico, los…
Polycystic ovary syndrome has long been associated mainly with irregular periods, ovarian cysts and fertility concerns. But the condition can also affect insulin resistance, weight, heart health, diabetes risk and other systems throughout the body—one reason the new name PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, is gaining attention. Host Sandra Peebles talks with Baptist Health…
Summer can wreck your sleep in ways you may not expect: hotter nights and longer daylight to travel, jet lag, alcohol, caffeine and changes in your daily routine can all play a role. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, sleep medicine physician Dr. Edward Mezerhane explains how these seasonal disruptions can interfere with your body’s natural sleep cycle and leave you feeling exhausted even…
Breast cancer diagnoses are rising among younger women, including many who are not yet old enough for routine mammograms. What warning signs should women in their 20s, 30s and early 40s recognize, and what should they do when a concern is dismissed? Host Johanna Gomez, a breast cancer survivor, speaks with Dr. Starr Mautner, breast surgical oncologist, and Dr. Reshma Mahtani, chief of Breast…
Osteoporosis can silently weaken bones long before a fracture happens. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez talks with April Tchumy, orthopedic nurse practitioner with the Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Program at Baptist Health, about how infusion care and injection therapies can help protect bone health and reduce fracture risk. Many people hear “infusion care” and…
Weekend warriors may love the competition, but going all out without the right preparation can lead to injuries, heart health concerns and setbacks that keep men from staying active long term. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Steve Goldstein leads a special men’s health panel featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas, Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo, Baptist Health Orthopedic…
NBA legend and Miami Heat icon Alonzo Mourning joins Baptist Health primary care physician Dr. Daniel Ramon for a powerful conversation about men’s health, preventive screenings and why feeling fine does not always mean being healthy. During this special Men’s Health Month discussion, Mourning opens up about his kidney transplant, prostate cancer diagnosis and heart procedures — including the…