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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Food poisoning is so common that one in six Americans will experience it at some point this year. Pretty much any food can cause food poisoning, but some carry greater risk than others. The period of…
