Nearly 8% of the U.S. population comes down with the flu each year, especially during the colder months, although it can be contracted throughout the entire year. According to the CDC, even with the widespread…
Everyone gets bruises at some point in their lives. Most times, they’re nothing to worry about outside of the minor pain or unsightly marking it leaves behind. Bruises typically have no underlying conditions associated with…
Now that we’ve reached short days and colder nights, cold and flu season is upon us. The common cold is the most common upper respiratory illness. It infects millions each year due to its contagious…
Over 6 million fractures occur each year in the United States. Of that, nearly 40% of them occur at home. While fractures can come in all shapes, sizes, and locations, the most common fractured limb…
Swimming in the ocean is a vital part of any beach vacation. Whether you spend your time dipping your toes in at the shore or enjoy riding the waves on your surfboard, the ocean is…
Whether it’s a slip on a freshly cleaned floor, a work slip up, or a hard fall on the basketball court, hand injuries are common accidents that occur daily. In fact, thousands of people visit…
Strep throat is one of the most common throat-related diagnoses among children between 5 and 10 years old. In fact, up to 20% of school-aged children may carry the virus without knowing it or showing…
Our bodies are 60% water. Water is a vital part of our existence; it is something that the human body cannot live without, which is why it is so important to consume enough every day….
Accidents happen all the time. From a paper cut or skinned knee to the slip of a kitchen knife while chopping vegetables, almost everyone experiences a cut at some point in their lifetime. Most cuts…
Muscle strains can hit any one of us. From kids to adults and athletes to the elderly, muscle strains don’t discriminate. They are caused by various reasons but most often due to an accident or…
