3 Common Types of Eye Infections
If your eye is itchy, swollen and a bright shade of pink, you may have an eye infection. Eye infections occur when harmful bacteria, fungi or viruses enter one or both eyes. They can also occur from exposure to allergens, chemicals and pollution, or after having a foreign object such as an eyelash, cosmetics or […]
Is It a Sprain or a Strain?
If you’ve ever twisted your ankle or tripped and fallen on your wrist, you know that you don’t have to break a bone to experience a lot of pain. But is that injury a sprain or strain? And what’s the difference between a sprain and a strain anyway? Ligaments vs. Muscles and Tendons Both sprains […]
Kids’ Allergies: A Parent’s Guide
An estimated 8% of kids today have food allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that might sound low, it’s equal to approximately two kids in every classroom. Add that to the roughly 7% of kids with seasonal allergies, and kids’ allergies can quickly become a common concern. Allergies are not […]
Are You Still Protected by Your Childhood Vaccines?
You may have gotten the chickenpox vaccine as a child, or the MMR vaccine to protect against measles, mumps and rubella. But how long does the protection from these vaccines last? The answer is: every vaccine is different. Many childhood immunizations can protect you for a lifetime, while for others you may need an annual […]
Anxiety or Panic Attack: Understanding the Difference
It can happen without warning. One minute you feel calm and collected, and in the next you feel overcome with a feeling of intense anxiety or fear. You might even have symptoms such as shortness of breath and sweating. What is going on? Is this just anxiety, or are you having a panic attack? What […]
Overcoming Colonoscopy Fears
Many people have fears about getting a colonoscopy. The truth, however, is that a colonoscopy is a necessary health check that could end up saving your life. Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, kills 50,000 people in the United States every year. Thanks to the colonoscopy, colon and rectal cancers are […]
Are There Early Signs of Diabetes in Children?
Is your child drinking more liquids than usual, or suddenly wetting the bed at night? These could be signs of Type 1 diabetes. Children with Type 1 diabetes can lead an active, normal life with the right treatment and support. What Is Type 1 Diabetes? When someone has Type 1 diabetes, his or her body […]
What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
The first COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for emergency use in the United States in early December 2020 and have been distributed across the country since then. But are those vaccines safe, and when will you be able to get one? We know that you have many questions about how to protect yourself against COVID-19 and […]
Will My Baby Get Sick in Daycare?
For many parents, the decision to send their child to daycare isn’t an easy one. It’s often filled with questions and some fears—including whether time spent in daycare may make their child sick. There are hazards to be found in any setting, including daycares. The reality is that any time children spend time together, there’s […]
What to Do When You’re Tired All the Time
In the chaos of everyday life, it’s normal to feel tired sometimes. But when you lack energy and your feelings of tiredness linger, you could have a condition known as fatigue. When you feel fatigued more often than not, something more serious than a bad night’s sleep may be to blame. Most Americans don’t get […]