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Your nose is a vital passageway to the rest of your body. When your nasal passages suffer from a cold or allergies, germs and bacteria build-up to cause an infection. The infection is called sinusitis, and it’s one of the most common health complaints in America. What is sinusitis, and can it be treated at … Continued
The flu can happen at any time of the year, but it peaks in winter and fall. The flu shot takes a couple of weeks to be fully effective. Unfortunately, getting a flu shot won’t do you much good once you start experiencing initial flu symptoms. The flu shot also won’t give you the flu, though … Continued
About 8.1 million people seek bladder infection treatment each year. A bladder infection is actually the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Some unfortunate souls develop bladder infections more often than others too. No one wants to deal with cramping and pain while urinating. Thankfully, the treatment is simple and there are other steps … Continued
Few moments make parents feel more helpless than a child suffering sleepless nights because of an illness. If your child is crying inconsolably throughout the night, ear infections are one of the most common causes. It is estimated that 5 out of 6 children will suffer an ear infection before his or her third birthday. … Continued
Since the 1960s, extreme heat is more common than extreme cold. We’re dealing with unprecedented — and dangerous — high temperatures. Sunburns are bad enough, but you also have to worry about heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Not sure what the difference is between them? It’s important to spot the differences and stay safe in the … Continued
In the state of Florida, the heat index can become quite high in the summer. While it’s tempting to stay outside in the glorious sunshine, this can cause sunburns, even if you’ve put on generous amounts of sunscreen. If you’ve been out in the sun and don’t feel so well, here are some signs of … Continued
According to the CDC, 8,081 heat-related deaths occurred within a span of 10 years. Of these, 94 percent occurred between May and September. Signs of heat exhaustion include: Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Dizziness Light-headedness Headaches Pale or cold skin Weakness or confusion Quickened heartbeat Dark-color urine (indicating dehydration) Nausea Vomiting The summer heat is going … Continued
Did you know that there were a whopping 145.6 million visits made to U.S. emergency departments in 2016? That’s almost 400,000 visits per day! What’s even more surprising, though, is that only 8.7% of those visits led to hospitalization. One reason is that most ED visits are not actually emergencies. In fact, one study found … Continued
Going to the gym? Before you do, take a moment to learn a few important safety tips! Gym injuries are common and can cause you great pain, permanent disability, or even death. Most injuries are caused by gym equipment, but others are due to the gym-goers themselves. Such an injury may be due to improper technique, for … Continued
As its namesake suggests, the common cold is one of the most frequently suffered ailments in the world. Not only is there no cure for it, but it also shares quite a few features with another one of the world’s most common health disturbances: Allergies. When you’re dealing with a sudden onset of symptoms, it … Continued