Painful Menstrual Cramps
Do you suffer from painful menstrual cramps? If so, you are not alone. Many women experience cramps during their period each month. For some, the cramps are mild and manageable. …
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Eating Healthy for the Holidays
Food, family, and fun are abundant during the holiday season, and the chances of overindulging are high. Even though overeating isn’t an emergency, people trying to watch their weight, who …
Caregiver’s Guide to Emergencies
A caregiver’s guide to emergencies is a document that provides essential information to individuals responsible for the care of others during an emergency. This document can provide guidance and support …
Car Accidents When to Go to the ER
Even though there have been a lot of improvements to make cars safer, many people still die and get hurt in car accidents in the United States. Almost one out …
What Is Treated with Antibiotics
Knowing what is treated with antibiotics is helpful in knowing when these types of drugs are needed. There are many different types of antibiotics and they can be used to …
Lyme Disease Symptoms, Causes, Questions Answered
Lyme disease, also Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial illness spread by certain tick species to people, dogs, and other animals. Borrelia burgdorferi is the spiral-shaped bacterium that causes Lyme Disease …
Lung Cancer Awareness
Did you know that lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer deaths in both men and women? In fact, more people die from lung cancer each year than from …
Eye Injury Prevention
Almost everyone will suffer an eye injury at some point in their life. For some, this may be a minor inconvenience that requires no treatment. However, it may lead to …
COPD Symptoms
COPD is a long-term, inflammatory lung disease that makes it hard for air to get into and out of the lungs. Breathing difficulties, coughing, mucous production, and wheezing are all …
Common Football Injuries in Children
Football injuries in children don’t discriminate. No matter the age and amount of protective gear, injuries happen. A CDC study published in Sports Health found that athletes ages 6 to …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world, accounting for 12% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed each year. October is …
Be Prepared for Flu Season
It’s that time of year again – flu season! Are you prepared? Getting a flu shot as soon as possible is essential to protect yourself from the virus. It’s important …