Sometimes a racing heart is a good thing, like when you’re trying something new or tackling a workout. But in

There are many wise health-related reasons to limit your sugar intake. From dental decay to diabetes, sugar is a dietary

Varicose veins may be unattractive, but they are also extremely common, with some 25 million Americans (predominantly women) suffering from

Breast cancer awareness may be stronger than ever, thanks to the popular pink takeover of October. That’s a good thing.

Learn about GeneMatch: a project underway at Roper St. Francis and across the nation to help scientists battle Alzheimer’s and

Gail was gardening when she started having a stroke. She was rushed to the hospital and received a lifesaving procedure

Anesthesiologist, Dr. Troy Ockerman demystifies anesthesia, explaining what to expect from beginning to end and sharing the simple steps you

Decoding acronyms of your medical care providers and understanding what they mean in terms of your care. 

More children have peanut allergies than ever before—learn the signs of a peanut allergy, what to do if your child

Wayne was enjoying retirement when he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation a heart condition that increases the risk for stroke.

Roper St. Francis’ Ryan White Wellness Center is a leader in the fight against HIV/Aids. This blog provides an update on

Alzheimers is a devastating disease that affects nearly 5.2 million Americans. Jacob Mintzer, MD discusses the latest advancements in Alzheimers

This article by Paul Baron, MD, a breast surgeon with Roper St. Francis Physician Partners, gives us insight into the

Pregnancy is a time of great joy and excitement, but for six to seven percent of all pregnant women in

It’s that time of year again – the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air and our beloved football

When a person experiences a stroke, the blood supply to the brain is interrupted usually by a blood clot or

Every year, lung cancer kills more people than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. And not only is it the

Colorectal cancer remains the third most common (non-skin) cancer diagnosed in America, and it is one of the cancers that

Occupational therapy and physical therapy share the common aim of improving a person’s functional ability and quality of life. While

Orbera – Balloons for Weight Loss More than two thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, according to the

So, you have a kidney stone. Ouch! First off, we’re sorry, believe us, we know it’s painful. But there are

Philip Floyd was at home when he suddenly dropped with what is often called a widow maker heart attack. “He

Mammograms save lives. 3D Mammography saves MORE lives. Enough said. If a picture can say a thousand words, imagine if

For 20 years Sandra struggled with incontinence.  Then she came to the Roper St. Francis Pelvic Health Center where she