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One Woman’s Story: BRCA2, Cancer and Preventative Surgery

From Florida Hospital - Apopka When Mariely Rosario’s mother and six sisters were diagnosed with or discovered to be at high risk of breast cancer, she knew the disease was inevitable. … more

9/30/16

New Guidelines For Vertigo

Will Help Prevent Misdiagnoses and Overtreatment From Florida Hospital - Apopka If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, you know how alarming and discombobulating it can be. But because … more

9/27/16

6 Unexpected Infused Water Ideas for Gorgeous Skin

While most dermatologists and doctors preach the benefits of drinking more water, water gets boring. Perhaps you’ve done just about everything to make your plain glass of water more enjoyable. If … more

9/24/16

4 Warning Signs Women Shouldn't Ignore

From Florida Hospital - Apopka Admit it. You probably don’t have the time, or the patience, to seek medical attention for every ache or pain. And, minor discomfort is usually just that … more

9/22/16

Cyclists Beware of Wind Noise

It Can Cause Serious Damage To Your Ears From Florida Hospital - Apopka Ever think about how all the wind rushing past your ears could be slowly damaging your hearing? For Michael Seidman, … more

9/19/16

Water Management District: "Drinking water supplies not at risk"

Phosphate mine spill in Polk County should not affect the aquifer Drinking water supplies in the 18 counties of the St. Johns River Water Management District are not at risk from a recent Polk … more

9/19/16

Don't Sideline Healthy Eating During Football Season

From Florida Hospital - Apopka If you're a football fan or just enjoy getting together with friends, Sherri Flynt , registered/licensed dietitian at Florida Hospital, offers a few game day tips … more

9/17/16

What You Need To Know About Pneumonia

From Florida Hospital - Apopka Pneumonia. It’s a scary term, but you may not know much about its signs, symptoms, or what you can do to protect yourself against it. According to the … more

9/13/16

Gawande to speak at Florida Hospital Lecture Series

Community invited to hear renowned surgeon Renowned surgeon and Harvard professor Dr. Atul Gawande is coming to Orlando to talk about the often delicate topics of aging and death — and to tell … more

9/13/16

Reclaim Your Rest

From Florida Hospital - Apopka Are you tired even though you went to bed early? Do you snore? If so, you could have sleep apnea. More than 18 million Americans have been diagnosed with the … more

9/9/16

Brain-eating Amoeba and What You Need to Know

From Florida Hospital - Apopka In Florida and across the nation, amoeba makes a big splash in the news around this time of year almost every single year. And there’s a good reason why: the … more

9/6/16

Protect Your Groundwater Day

Private household water well owners can do much to protect their drinking water from contamination, and there’s no better time to begin than on National Protect Your Groundwater Day September 6, … more

9/5/16

FDA Bans Antibacterial Soaps

Have you been buying soaps and body washes labeled “antibacterial” thinking they’ll keep your family safer? Think again. On Friday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … more

9/5/16

5 of the Most Common Football Injuries

One of the most dangerous sports an athlete can play is football. Yet while Americans still enjoy playing — and watching — this popular sport, football injuries are an ongoing concern. more

9/4/16

Managing Chronic Pain With And Without Opioids

From Florida Hospital - Apopka For many people, coping with pain is a daily way of life. Injuries or conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia can cause pain that lasts for years. And … more

9/2/16

Entenmann's recalls some Little Bites snacks

Entenmann’s has issued a voluntary recall of some of the brand’s Little Bites snacks due to the presence of small pieces of plastic caused by a manufacturing failure at a contract … more

9/2/16

What to Expect After a Mammogram

From Florida Hospital - Apopka If you’ve ever had a call saying your doctor found something suspicious on your mammogram, it can be a scary time. Does it mean you have breast cancer? Beth … more

8/29/16

Recall: Fresh-cut vegetables due to Listeria concerns

Country Fresh of Conroe, Texas announced on Friday that it is recalling 30,000 cases of various fresh-cut vegetable products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. … more

8/27/16

Orange County Mayor issues Zika message

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is asking residents to partner with the County to combat mosquito-borne illnesses – especially Zika. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs In a message … more

8/27/16

Study: Exercise improves students' ability to learn

It is often difficult for students to focus in the classroom, but a new study suggests that exercise before school can help students be more productive. According to the study published on … more

8/25/16

Why You Should Pay Close Attention To Your Blood Pressure

From Florida Hospital - Apopka Nearly 70 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, but only about half of them have it under control, according to the Centers for Disease … more

8/25/16

Standing Desks reduce childhood obesity

Texas A&M researchers have shown, for the first time, evidence that standing desks in classrooms can slow the increase in elementary school children’s body mass index (BMI)—a key indicator of … more

8/24/16

What's that colorful tape athletes are wearing?

...And How Does It Work? From Florida Hospital - Apopka If you’ve been watching the Olympic Games, chances are you’re curious about the blue or hot pink strips of tape the athletes are … more

8/16/16

A+ lunch box solutions for balanced back-to-school meals

Heading back to school means a ramp up in routine for lots of families. One of the best ways to not only support their learning, but also show kids you care — even when you’re not there — is to … more

8/14/16

"Therapeutic Cannabis" now being used by Central Florida cancer patient

Surterra Therapeutics has completed delivery of its therapeutic cannabis products to its first Central Florida patient. Surterra's first Central Florida patient is Amanda Gammisch of New Smyrna. … more

8/9/16

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BAPTISTE ORTHODONTICS

Why “permanent” retainers aren’t so permanent

A fixed retainer is a wire placed behind the teeth and bonded on to hold those teeth in place. It is usually attached to the front six teeth. It can extend further back, but the more teeth included, the more opportunities there are for breakage.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS REPORTING

The vital role of investigative journalism in Apopka

Over the past decade, our newsroom has taken on a handful of deeply rooted issues that demanded more than daily news coverage. Here are some examples, and why we do it.

Together, We Make Apopka Stronger

For ten years, The Apopka Voice has been honored to tell the story of Apopka. But our journey has never been a solo one. We’ve walked it side-by-side with the heart of this city, and we want to say 'thank you!'.

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