Perhaps you’ve heard about the romaine lettuce recall, or you’ve had to call in sick to work due to some bad sushi. Food poisoning is more prevalent than you might think; the FDA states that 1 in 6 Americans will develop a case of food poisoning this year. Learn how to protect yourself from...
If someone collapses in front of you, how would you respond? Being prepared allows you to take charge of the situation and potentially save a life. If you have not been professionally trained in CPR, or are a little rusty, hands-only CPR without rescue breaths is the way to go. Follow this guide to...
As fall sports start up, now is a great time to instill good hydration habits in your kids. Without frequent reminders, children may not drink enough liquid to stay hydrated while participating in extracurricular activities. Prolonged amounts of heat, strenuous exercise, and inadequate fluid intake...
An estimated 1 in 13 kids in the U.S. has a food allergy. Even if your family isn’t allergic to anything, it’s important for all children to learn about food allergies. Allergic reactions can be life-threatening, and everyone—adults and children included—should know how to identify the symptoms of...
The mention of rabies brings to mind images of animals foaming at the mouth and ready to bite. However, it can be difficult to recognize a rabid animal. Here’s what you need to watch out for and what you should do after potential exposure to the virus. What Is Rabies? Rabies is a virus that affects...
Your stomach has been hurting for a while, but you don’t know why. It might be something you’re eating. For people with celiac disease, gluten can cause stomach pain, among other symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about the condition. What Is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune...
According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 1 out of every 75 women will develop ovarian cancer, the growth of tumors in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. While several types of ovarian tumors can grow, some are benign (not cancerous) and some are malignant (cancerous). Know what symptoms to...
Your child comes home from school, and they can’t seem to stop scratching their head. Could it be lice? Learn more about these little bugs and how you can tell if you have a case of them. What Are Lice? Lice are small bugs that live on the head and feed on blood from your scalp. They live for about...
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a heart condition where the atria, the upper parts of the heart, contract irregularly and don’t push blood into the ventricles as they should. Electrical impulses are what signals your heart to beat, and AFib is the result of irregular impulses. Learn...
Know when to use urgent or primary care services and when to go to an emergency room based on your symptoms.
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