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 […]
Why Are So Many Men Getting “Brotox”?
For a long-time women seemed far more concerned about the physical effects of ageing compared with men, but lately these ideologies are starting to change. More and more men are getting cosmetic procedures. Botox, or rather “Brotox,” is one of the leading procedures men are turning to. The non-invasive technique is safe, includes little to […]
All About Emergency Contraceptives: How To Get The Morning After Pill
Have you had unprotected sex within the last few days? To help prevent the chance of pregnancy you can take a Morning After Pill, often known as Plan B. The key with Emergency Birth Control Pills is that they need to be taken as soon as possible. When taken correctly, emergency birth control stops over […]
What To Do After You Encounter Poison Ivy, Oak Or Sumac
What To Do After You Encounter Poison Ivy, Oak Or Sumac Poison ivy is the most common cause of skin rash in both adults and children. In the State of Florida there is plenty of poison ivy for you to encounter. Poison ivy can grow from the ground, against a tree, or even along a […]
5 Home Remedies for Stomach Pain
5 Home Remedies for Stomach Pain If your stomach hurts you might assume you have the stomach flu. The flu is a nasty infection that impacts the lungs, but when nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea strikes, it is often referred to as the “stomach flu.” More technically, this is called gastroenteritis, meaning your stomach and intestines […]
6 Common Causes Of Stomach Pain
6 Common Causes Of Stomach Pain One minute you feel fine and the next, not so much. A stomachache can form fast and hit with the force of a swift punch to the gut. Sometimes your stomach pain is tolerable, other times it’s terrible and drags on. Each stomachache is unique, because your body is relaying […]
Chikungunya Symptoms and the Presence of Chikungunya in Florida
What You Should Know About The Mosquito Virus Chikungunya fever (CHIK) is a virus transmitted through a mosquito bite. In 1952 the virus was first identified in Tanzania’s southern region, although it is assumed to have existed long before throughout Africa and Asia. Over the last 50 years Southern Europe, Southeast Asia, India, and islands […]
What’s The Difference Between Urgent Care and ER?
When you are sick or injured you know that you need medical attention, but how do you know where you should go for the most appropriate care? Your options are your local Urgent Medical Center, the Emergency Room, or your primary physician. The option you pick can alter how much you spend out of pocket, […]
Signs and Symptoms of Asthma
Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Are you or a loved one living with asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease that impacts the lungs, causing inflammation and narrowing of your airways. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 25 million people currently living in the US have asthma; 7 million of which are children. […]