Why an OB-GYN Shouldn’t Be Your Only Primary Care Provider
Your primary care provider (PCP) retired recently, and now you need to find a new one. Would it be OK to simply have your OB-GYN be your primary care physician? That’s really a bit of a tricky question. While an OB-GYN, also called an obstetrician/gynecologist, is technically defined as a type of primary care provider, […]
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 […]
Tinnitus: Constant Ringing in the Ears
It can happen out of nowhere. One minute you’re having a conversation or watching TV, and the next you suddenly have a ringing sound in your ear that just won’t go away. Why is this happening, and should you be concerned? Why Do I Have Ringing in My Ears? A constant ringing in your ears […]
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 […]
When Should an Adult Be Concerned About a Rash?
Last week, tiny red spots suddenly showed up on your arm after some time spent outdoors. Should you simply apply an over-the-counter cream and move on, or do you need to have the rash checked out? Well, that really depends. In many cases, rashes come and go quickly. They can occur for many different reasons, […]