Ovarian cancer is the second most prevalent gynecological cancer in the United States. Being known as the "silent killer," it is vital for women to acknowledge the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Dr. Scott Jordan, a gynecologic oncologist with the Broward Health Physician Group, urges women to be vigilant and take note of any potential signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Getting pregnant after age 35 may be more challenging, especially if you have a preexisting condition like Gaby West, who has Type 1 diabetes. This means she is insulin-dependent, as her pancreas does not produce insulin. Like many women nowadays, West also wanted to ensure she was well-established in her career before starting a family.
Although she was perfectly healthy before her pregnancy, 26-year-old first-time mother Rachel Miller was one of the estimated 6% of pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes.
When Margate resident Kia Hunter Joseph went into labor with her third child in March 2023, she didn’t realize how different this birthing experience would be compared to her previous two.
It was a shocking moment when 56-year-old Bill found out that the lump on his neck was cancer caused by the Human papillomavirus (HPV).
Forty-four-year-old Laura Hennebery has worked as a teacher for more than 20 years and currently teaches health opportunities through physical education (H.O.P.E.) classes. The North Lauderdale resident is part of a close-knit family and enjoys spending time with her four sisters and her dad.
