Enterovirus-D68: Is Your Child At Risk?
More than one confirmed case of Enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) has been reported in Florida. The Midwest, South, and Northeast have all seen cases as well. Undoubtedly, this is making parents all over the US a little more worried sending their kids off to school each morning. Enterovirus-D68 is known to spread just as easily as the […]
What You Need To Know About The Ebola Virus
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is acute, but can be fatal if it is left untreated. Ebola originally surfaced back in 1976 in Nzara, Sudan, Yumbuku, and near the Ebola River, hence how it got its name. The first reported case related to the most recent outbreak was in March of this year. Since then a […]
Can You Prevent Arthritis?
There is no sure-fire way to prevent arthritis from setting in. Certain genetic predispositions, as well as age and gender can play a role in your likelihood of developing arthritis. Still, your lifestyle, diet, and exercise habits can play a big role in the onset of arthritis, meaning it’s never a lost cause to try […]
The Science Of Sleep: 4 Common Sleep Disorders
Do you have troubles getting to sleep at night? Or do you wake up multiple times throughout the night? There are a number of sleep disorders that impact sleeping patterns in various forms. Adults should sleep between 7-9 hours each night, while children need about 9 solid hours of sleep each night. There are two […]
How Do I Know If I Have A Head Cold?
Your nose is dripping, your ears are ringing, and your throat is sore. We have all been here before, faced with a terrible head cold that is threatening your very sanity. Usually, within very little time the common cold runs its course and life returns to normal. But sometimes, your head cold doesn’t seem to […]
What Is Perioral Dermatitis?
If you notice small red bumps around the edges of your mouth you may be experiencing Perioral Dermatitis. In general, this form of dermatitis shows up around the mouth as inflammation with bumpy or scaly skin. Anyone can suddenly encounter a break out of perioral dermatitis, but according to Medscape, 90% of all cases are […]
How To Get Rid Of Dry Cough – 7 Simple Steps
We are rapidly approaching the season full of holiday cheer, as well as coughs. Coughs can be incredibly annoying, and even debilitating. Coughing can be distracting, interfere with your work and social life, as well as cause your chest to ache. Long after an upper respiratory infection goes away, a cough tends to linger around. […]
First Aid For Fevers: When Should You Go To Urgent Care For A Fever?
A fever is caused by an increase in your core body temperature. The average body temperature is around 98.6 degrees F. Temperatures that read above or below 98.6 degrees can be a red flag, often pointing towards infection or disease. A thermometer makes it very easy to tell if you have a fever, but without […]
5 Important Vaccines For Your Health
A vaccine can literally save your life, or at least keep you from missing days at work or school. If you are given a vaccine against a particular illness ahead of time, you are far less likely to get sick. Vaccines expose your body to a small amount of the virus or bacteria, equipping your […]
Most Common Reasons College Students Visit Urgent Care
At different times of life you are going to experience different illnesses and health concerns. If you are a college student or have kids away at college you might be wondering, what are the most common reasons college students seek urgent medical care? A study conducted by the University of Santa Cruz found that college […]