Taboo Topics

Taboo Topics

We all have questions that we’ve been meaning to ask our doctors. But when the time comes, we just can’t muster up the courage. On Topics Topics, host Mary Frances Emmons unpacks these questions with Orlando Health’s leading experts — getting the answers we’re after while erasing some of the stigma around personal health.

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June 16, 2025 11 mins

Losing weight too quickly may lead to a buildup of thick digestive fluid called gallbladder sludge. You may not even know you have it until bouts of abdominal pain kick in and force a closer look. Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Luke Elms of Orlando Health discusses what happens next.


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If you can’t breathe after a nose job or one breast is lower than the other after a breast enhancement, chances are you’ve had a “botched” plastic surgery. Dr. Kenneth Lee, chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Orlando Health, explains how plastic surgery goes wrong and what can be done to fix it.


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April 21, 2025 12 mins

Colon cleanse products claim to remove toxins from the digestive tract and boost everything from your energy level to your immune system. But what are they really doing?


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March 17, 2025 15 mins

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.


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February 17, 2025 11 mins

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.


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January 20, 2025 10 mins

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.


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December 16, 2024 11 mins

If pain intrudes on your postcoital bliss, it could have many causes — from overwork to a medical emergency. Sexual health expert Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a board-certified urologist with Orlando Health Medical Group Urology, breaks down the possible causes and offers guidance on what men can do next.


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November 18, 2024 17 mins

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?


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October 21, 2024 11 mins

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, of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Taboo Topics host Mary Frances Emmons explore the causes and solutions.


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September 16, 2024 19 mins

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 and Taboo Topics host Mary Frances Emmons explore some key aspects of menopause that most women don’t realize until it affects them.


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August 19, 2024 12 mins

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.


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July 15, 2024 14 mins

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. Don’t wait. It won’t go away by itself.


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June 17, 2024 12 mins

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.


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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.


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April 15, 2024 14 mins

When organs start slipping out of their usual place, you might be surprised where they go. Called prolapse, this condition can make daily activities — even walking — difficult.


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March 18, 2024 16 mins

Most of us know about the baby blues, which affect nearly 80 percent of new moms. But postpartum depression is different. A look at its causes, and how new moms struggling with it can find relief.


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February 19, 2024 14 mins

The size and shape of the penis may look like it has changed over time. But has it really? Here’s why it could look different and what you can do about it.


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January 15, 2024 18 mins

Why do some Americans choose to have cosmetic surgery in another country? We discuss the patient risks during and after these procedures with a surgeon who sees botched cases in our ERs.


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December 18, 2023 12 mins

Most of us have occasional fecal matter blown out when we pass gas. But when it becomes frequent and significant, you may need to consider accidental bowel leakage and how to fix it.

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November 20, 2023 10 mins

Odor and discharge provide important clues to vaginal health, but how do you know what’s “normal” and what isn’t? We explore and explain why vaginas are like self-cleaning ovens — but better.

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