Brogan Morris

1 week ago | cbs12.com | Brogan Morris

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Shin splints can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. You'll know you have shin splints when you have pain along the tibia (the large bone in the front of your lower leg). This type of pain is common in runners. According to the Mayo Clinic, rest and ice are the best way to treat shin splints. They also suggest making sure you have the right shoes to help prevent them.

2 weeks ago | cbs12.com | Brogan Morris

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It's that time of year when more families are outside... whether it's enjoying the beach or having a cookout. But there are many dangers as the weather continues to warm up. Dr. Kyle Gerakopoulos (Dr. G), medical director of Baptist Health Emergency Care in West Boca, walks us through some of the most common burns she sees in the emergency room this time of year and what to do if you get a burn. Dr. G said there are many ways you can burn yourself.

3 weeks ago | cbs12.com | Brogan Morris

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Chronic venous insufficiency is something many adults battle with. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it happens when your leg veins become damaged and can't work as they should. Typically, valves in your leg help blood flow up to your heart, but vein disease damages those valves and causes blood to pool in your leg, says the Cleveland Clinic. If this happens, patients may experience things like swelling, ulcers, or varicose veins.

4 weeks ago | cbs12.com | Brogan Morris

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Sciatica pain is common among adults. The pain can vary from a mild ache to a sharp, burning pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, 'Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg.'Brogan Morris speaks with Dr. Z on sciatica pain relief. WPECBut there are methods for pain relief. *You should talk to your doctor before trying any of these stretches.

4 weeks ago | cw34.com | Brogan Morris

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida is the Sunshine State... which typically means a ton of sunshine. With all that sunshine comes a higher risk for skin cancer. One sign of skin cancer is freckles. So, when is it time to get your freckles checked to be sure you're in the clear? Our Brogan Morris asks the experts about skin cancer signs. WPECWe contacted Dr. KC Cohen, an Oncological and general surgeon with Palm Beach Health Network, to find out.