You’re sleeping soundly when your baby wakes you up, crying. That’s nothing unusual, except this time, your infant won’t stop weeping no matter what you do. There could be a list of reasons why your child’s crying, but you don’t know how to identify the right one. You suspect it might be an ear infection. … Continued
With school coming back into session, many kids will join intramurals and sports teams. This will keep them active both physically and socially. However, with any physical activity, injury can occur. Learn about common sports injury treatments! Common Sports Injury Treatments Each year, about 2 million injuries occur during high school sports. Did you know … Continued
Not only are poisonous plants dangerous to humans, but they are also very dangerous for animals as well. Poisonous plants result in hundreds of millions in losses every year as it pertains to cattle and sheep. Every 15 seconds, 1 poison exposure is reported in the United States. While children under 6 years of age … Continued
Say you’ve been on your feet all day and haven’t stopped to grab a snack or something to drink. After a while, you develop a headache — it’s not until this happens that you realize how thirsty you feel. It’s time to grab a glass of water and take a break. Many people are familiar … Continued
The flu can affect as much as 20% of the US population during any given year. While typically flu symptoms are more inconvenient than anything else, in some cases, contracting the flu can be fatal. One of the best lines of defence modern medicine has provided in the way of combating the contraction of severe … Continued
80% of children suffer from an ear infection by the time they are 3 years old. Although they are most common in younger children, ear infections can happen to anyone. With such a high occurrence rate, it is important that you know the signs of an ear infection. Some symptoms, such as ear discharge, are … Continued
The great outdoors is not without its dangers. Whether you’re out hiking, camping, surfing or on vacation, you’re unknowingly exposing yourself to several medical risks. That’s why you should always carry a first aid kit. In this post, we’ll tell you which basic first aid kit contents you need to have. Medical professionals swear by … Continued
Your nose is running, your head is pounding, and you just want to curl up in your bed. You know you’re sick but is it the cold or the flu? Both viruses come with symptoms similar to one another, but there are some specific differences between the two that you should look for when deciding … Continued
When you’re sick or injured, the last thing you want to do is worry about where to go for treatment. If your symptoms aren’t severe, you may be able to simply make an appointment with your primary care physician. However, this is often not the best option for immediate medical care. Doctor’s offices usually fill … Continued
Did you know that even though you receive a flu vaccination, you may not be immune to the disease? In fact, flu vaccine effectiveness in 2016 was only 42%. We’re currently heading into another flu season, so even if you’ve been vaccinated, you need to know the warning signs. Influenza is relatively easy to get … Continued