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What Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that primarily affects the respiratory system. Most individuals experience mild, cold-like symptoms from it. It can lead to more severe respiratory issues in infants, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In young children, RSV can lead to bronchitis and pneumonia, which are serious

Common Sports Injuries: Treatment and Prevention Tips

Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these injuries are due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, Runner’s Knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while Tennis Elbow is a form of repetitive motion injury

What You Need to Know About the 2024 Flu Season

The flu season is back again. People typically experience stuffy noses, fevers, body aches, and much more during the flu season. In this blog, we are going to dive into many topics about the flu so you can be as informed as possible this season. Knowing how to navigate the flu season is your best

Strep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. The Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria cause it and make it highly contagious. In this blog, we are going to review the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment for Strep Throat. The more you know, the better you can fight against this nasty bug!

Back to School Health: Tips for Parents

Back-to-school health is incredibly important for both parents and children. A time exists when everyone needs to focus on staying healthy and maintaining good habits. The close quarters of a school environment can facilitate the spread of illnesses. Parents should pay attention to their children’s physical and mental well-being during this time. Making sure kids

Ear Infections: Types, Symptoms and Treatments

Ear infections, also known as otitis, occur when the middle ear becomes inflamed, leading to symptoms such as earache, fever, and temporary hearing loss. There are several types of ear infections, including acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, and otitis externa (Swimmer’s ear). These infections can be caused by bacteria or viruses and are

Insect Bites and Stings: Symptoms and Treatment

Summer certainly is one of the most fun times of the year. Although, all too common are bites and stings. You can be bitten by a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice, and ants and some people react worse to bites and stings than others. We are going to explore what some

Food Poisoning: A Common Summer Ailment

Did You Know? Food Poisoning is a Common Summer Ailment. This happens because some people do not properly clean or take care of their food, allowing it to sit in the summer heat before they consume it.  Summer may not be the first season you associate with feeling unwell. However, the warm months can lead

Sunburn Treatment and Prevention Facts

That time of the year again! The Summer season, is the time of sun, heat, and fun. As fun as the Summer season may be, too much sun is never a good thing. Here we explain the common Summer ailment of sunburn. What it is, how to prevent it, and treatments. What Are The Signs

The Best Self-Care Tips and Vitamins for Beautiful Skin

Taking care of your skin is important, and many simple at-home treatments can help maintain healthy and beautiful skin. Using natural ingredients like aloe vera, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice to adopting good habits like wearing sunscreen daily and removing makeup before bed, there are plenty of ways to promote skin health.