When temperatures drop in the winter, there are certain injuries that become more common. While summer is more likely to bring insect bites and heat-related injuries, winter has its fair share of problems.
Everyone has had a sinus infection at some point. They come with plenty of facial pain, nasal drainage, and headaches. However, most people don’t know what they should do when it comes down to one.
When flu season comes around every year, a swarm of myths typically accompany the viral illness. Perhaps this is because wives’ tales of the flu have been around for generations. Regardless of the reason, it’s important to be...
Oftentimes, when someone gets sick and it doesn’t go away within a few days, their first instinct is to seek out antibiotics. While antibiotics have saved the lives of countless people, they aren’t always necessary. In fact, when a person has a...
With summer in full swing, there is no shortage of insects buzzing around. While most of these are just a nuisance, some of them can be dangerous. Certain insect bites and stings can lead to serious complications, allergic reactions, and even death if not treated properly.
Everyone has suffered a sprain or strain at some point in their life. Whether it’s a rolled ankle during a sporting event or a sore wrist after a fall, these nuisance injuries happen remarkably often. In fact, it’s estimated that 25,000 Americans suffer from an ankle sprain every single day.
With the coming of summer also comes hot weather. We generally ease into warm weather and have time to adjust unless the weather turns hot quickly, as has occurred recently.
If you don’t have ties to the healthcare world, all the terms and names can get confusing. Many people confuse strep infections with staph. However, these two conditions are very different and require a different approach to treatment.
No one wants to get sick. Though any virus or bacterial infection can be annoying, coming down with the flu can be even worse. Since the flu is a virus, it is difficult to treat and there is no “cure.”
There’s a new epidemic going around and it has nothing to do with a virus or bacteria. No, it isn’t drugs either—not the illegal kind at least. Instead, the problem lies with antibiotics being prescribed too much by healthcare providers in the United States.