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The “Skinny” on Fad Diets

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more

Is it Time For a Geriatrician?

When you were little, your parents took you to the pediatrician who comforted you, while treating those sniffles and ailments while holding your hand — and sometimes momma’s — while you got those shots. They often softened the blow of… read more

Ask the Chef: Chef Briton Dumas

Gainesville native and Eastside culinary graduate Briton Dumas has owns and operates Embers Wood Grill his partners June Allen, Charles Allen and Ryan Todd. Dumas’ talent and love of cooking earned him $80,000 in scholarships to attend culinary school, which… read more

What is HDL Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a necessary component in all of our bodies. It is a waxy substance that is necessary to create cells and is an essential building block for cell membranes. It helps to produce hormones, vitamin D and substances that… read more

Ask The Orthodontist

Dr. Nicole Mullally is an orthodontist and owner of Studio32 Orthodontics. A Gainesville native and graduate of the University of Florida Dental School, Dr. Mullally loves creating beautiful smiles in her hometown. With braces and Invisalign as her tools and… read more

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