Missing Period Cause For Alarm The article in the Health Today section of Hernando Today on Dec. 27 may have given a personal, frightful experience endured by one patient with prostate cancer, but the most important item the writer presented was extremely alarming, considering anyone without knowledge of prostate cancer may find their lives in danger. This is not to criticize Dr. Vikas Malhortar, since his expertise has brought longevity to the life of patient Al Halderman. Mr. Halderman is very fortunate to have the dedication of a professional to assist him through the trauma of this life-threatening disease. ...more

December 28, 2007

There are several retired couples in our community who have resided out of state for all of their lives and own villas in our community. Many spent six months up North and six months in our community every year. They all own homes or condominiums in other states, to which they return every summer. ...more

November 24, 2007

They're the big men on a team of big men, but Eric Grajales and Joey Cozart seem to have vaulted into those positions a little prematurely. ...more

November 14, 2007

You can look at it either way. Marriages in New York City start with a $1 discount. Or, domestic partnerships are assessed a $1 tax. ...more

October 19, 2007

It has become a familiar refrain this budget season: Pasco County budget officials present one scenario of needs for the coming fiscal year, and Sheriff Bob White's team gives another. Bickering ensues. The two sides continue to disagree, and the county commission steps in with a compromise. ...more

September 25, 2007

Diabetes care is undergoing a transformation: Thousands of patients are switching from a few finger-pricks a day to track their disease to new sensors that keep guard around the clock. ...more

September 21, 2007