Having a cough can be annoying, but in some ways, it can help protect your body. Keep in mind that you cough to get rid of irritants such as mucus, germs, or dust from your throat and airways. If this process isn’t instantaneous, your body would have a hard time expelling these unwanted particles. Of … Continued
Unfortunately, burns can happen to anyone at any time. It’s easy to have an accident and burn yourself while cooking, ironing or boiling the kettle. Luckily, the majority of burns tend to be minor and will heal quickly without much intervention. However, how do you know when to seek medical attention for a burn? Some … Continued
Nobody likes to imagine worst-case scenarios happening in real life, but accidents can happen to anyone. If you or a loved one ever gets a bad cut, learning how to assess the situation can help you figure out what needs to be done to treat the wound. Have you ever wondered how you can tell the … Continued
On the outside, most of us look and feel happy and healthy. We go about our daily lives seemingly fine and looking better each day. Truth be told, most of us seem like we don’t need to visit a doctor’s office anytime soon. But what you see on the outside can be deceiving. Oftentimes, the … Continued
It’s time to stock up on tissues and chicken noodle soup. As the weather starts to cool, flu and cold season are blowing in, too. Regardless of the season, people get sick year-round. The common cold is often the top reason kids miss school. While adults get a cold two to three times a year, children … Continued
By the age of 25, one in two Americans will have contracted an STI. In 2017, there were 2,295,739 reported cases of STD diagnosis. These numbers differ, so what’s the difference between STD vs. STI? Considering the frequency of STI and STD occurrence, awareness is essential to your sexual health. Part of this awareness comes … Continued
The pre-season has the highest injury rate in the football world. No matter what level you’re playing at, there’s always a chance of getting injured. However, knowing the most common injuries in football can help you avoid them or know what to do when you’re facing one. Keep reading to learn more about the most … Continued
Urgent care visits have increased by 119% in the last decade! This doesn’t necessarily mean that people are getting sicker. However, it does point to the great convenience of urgent care centers themselves. Urgent care centers give anyone a chance to treat minor illnesses in a short amount of time. Some centers move patients through more quickly than … Continued
On average, about 70 thousand children under 18 end up in the emergency room every day. The reasons vary to a great degree, but chances are your kid will be there at some point. Kids often end up there with a cut, wound, or abrasion which needs stitches. But parents can be gun-shy about taking … Continued
Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. Medically speaking, you are considered dehydrated when the body loses the ability to function normally. Some dehydration signs can include excessive sweating and extended periods of vomiting or diarrhea (longer than 24 hours). Anyone can suffer from dehydration, however, the condition can be … Continued