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These days it is very rare to come across someone who does not own a smartphone. Most people upgrade their smartphones every year, excitedly receiving the newest and best technology.

While we know they’re always there, we are not always aware of the impact germs have on our lives. Most of the time we go about our day, ignoring the signs of germs being spread. We don’t think twice about the grocery cart handle or the cash in our hands that has been passed from person to person; these things are a part of our everyday life.

Flu and cold season means stocking up on home remedies, getting a flu shot, and using hand sanitizer more often. When you’re hit with the cold or flu, time and again doctors say that staying home from work is the absolute best option.

While the holiday season can be exciting and filled with fun events, we all know that it also puts extra stress on the body. The extra time spent with family, along with the added pressure of buying gifts, can bring on unnecessary stress that continues for several weeks.

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No matter how hard you try to keep them healthy, your child still ends up getting sick. But since the stomach flu and food poisoning share such similar symptoms – diarrhea, fever, vomiting – how do you know which one they have?

Infections can run rampant in a household, especially among younger family members. One of the most common infections that attacks families is pink eye, which usually picks up speed during the colder months. We put together answers to some of the most common questions about pink eye so you know what to do if one of your loved ones gets infected.

Whether you’re ready or not, flu season is here. One of the most common suggestions to people who are sick with the flu is to stay home and isolate yourself from public places so that the spread of germs is minimized. However, the millennials making flu season worse seem to be breaking this trend.

The holiday season is upon us, ushering in cold and time spent with family. Just as you are planning your family outings and visits to see relatives, your primary care provider might also make holiday arrangements.