Episodes

The “Best of Taboo Topics” series continues with “Does That Really Work?” featuring top advice from five Orlando Health experts. From cranberries to cooking oil, we explore home remedies and common-sense solutions that may surprise you.

“No pain, no gain” isn’t always true. Dr. Justin Thompson with Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute explains how to recognize when your body is breaking down faster than it can recover.

Digestive noises — from burps to belly gurgles to farts — can be embarrassing. But what do they say about your inner health? Dr. Tanya Lopez, a board-certified gastroenterologist with Orlando Health, explains what they mean a...

Many women confuse the vulva with the vagina. Dr. Shelly Seward, a gynecologic cancer specialist at Orlando Health Cancer Institute, explains the difference and why a quick monthly vulva self-check, like a breast exam, matters.

After 25+ episodes, we’re launching our “Best of Taboo Topics” series. “Don’t Do That!” features top cautionary advice from five board-certified experts at Orlando Health — what not to do, from your testicles to your toenails.

Nighttime urination can be a hard habit to break and may signal a serious issue. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt of Orlando Health explains what’s behind it so you can sleep better.

Discover a woman’s number one sex organ and what other factors are driving your sex drive. Dr. Christine Greves, a board-certified OB-GYN with Orlando Health Women’s Institute, discusses how to understand and enhance sexual d...

Will my hernia explode? What’s mesh have to do with it—and why so many lawsuits? Orlando Health surgeon Dr. Luke Elms breaks down facts, myths, and the real odds of developing a hernia.

Whether too tight or too full, the vagina can impact your physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Kenneth Lee, a board-certified plastic surgeon with Orlando Health, discusses the options and benefits of vaginal rejuvenation. ...

Travel may feel like a break from daily stress, but changes to your routine can trigger UTIs. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt of Orlando Health shares tips to help you prevent them while traveling.

If your period keeps you from hiking, swimming or vacationing, it may be a sign something’s off. Dr. Christine Greves, OB-GYN at Orlando Health, breaks down causes and treatment options for heavy periods.

Rapid weight loss can cause gallbladder sludge — a buildup of thick digestive fluid that often goes unnoticed until abdominal pain strikes. Dr. Luke Elms, a board-certified general surgeon at Orlando Health, explains what happens next.

If you can’t breathe after a nose job or have uneven breasts post-enhancement, your plastic surgery may be botched. Dr. Kenneth Lee of Orlando Health explains what can go wrong—and how to fix it.

Erectile dysfunction affects more than the geriatric set. Nearly 40% of men over age 40 may have a symptom of ED, says Orlando Health board-certified urologist Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD. Here’s what to look for and what to do if you think you have ED.

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.

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.

If pain intrudes on your postcoital bliss, it could have many causes. Sexual health expert Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt with Orlando Health Medical Group Urology breaks down the possible causes and offers guidance on what men can do next.

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?

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, and Taboo Topics host Mary Frances Emmons explore the causes and solutions.

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, explores some key aspects of menopause that most women don’t realize.

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.

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.

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.

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.