Taboo Topics

The virus that causes cold sores and genital blisters is more common than you might expect. And there are some surprising ways it can be transmitted. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself — and your partner.

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Checking your poo in the loo can tell you a lot about your health. We decode what the color, texture and frequency of your bowel movements mean and flag the warning signs to watch for.

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If pain intrudes on your postcoital bliss, it could have many causes — from overwork to a medical emergency. Sexual health expert Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a board-certified urologist with Orlando Health Medical Group Urology, breaks down the possible causes and offers guidance on what men can do next.

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Bunions and hammertoes not only distort the shape of your feet, but they turn walking and shoe shopping into miserable experiences. What are your options for dealing with these unsightly and uncomfortable conditions?

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Young children who wet the bed feel guilt and shame. Those feelings are magnified when bedwetting occurs in the teen years. Pediatric urologist Benjamin Rhee, MD, of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Taboo Topics host Mary Frances Emmons explore the causes and solutions.

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You’ve probably heard about hot flashes, but many other physical and emotional factors are linked to menopause. OB-GYN Christine Greves, MD, of Orlando Health Women’s Institute and Taboo Topics host Mary Frances Emmons explore some key aspects of menopause that most women don’t realize until it affects them.

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With so much myth and misunderstanding around ostomy bags, patients with serious digestive or bladder issues often resist the lifesaving procedure that diverts waste outside the body. We explore what life is really like after these surgeries.

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If your toenail has turned yellow, brown or even green, chances are it’s more than a bruise — you have a nail fungus. Highly contagious, these infections can spread to surrounding skin, other nails on your feet and hands, and other household members. Don’t wait. It won’t go away by itself.

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Circumcising male newborns is commonplace in the U.S. but more parents are questioning the need for it. A look at the pros and cons, and whether it’s ever too late to have it done.

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Most think of survival as the goal for breast cancer patients, but few realize how little sensation a patient can have after a mastectomy. Now, advances in technology and technique are helping restore breast sensation and body image after surgery.

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