Justine Gomez

  Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Almost all children catch it by the age of 2, but most people don’t realize how many adults catch it too. Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and […]

  Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Almost all children catch it by the age of 2, but most people don’t realize how many adults catch it too. Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and

If you’re wondering how to go about identifying chigger bites or even how to get rid of chigger bites, you’re in the right place.  Chiggers are tiny mites that are found in outdoor areas, particularly in humid climates. While they don’t pose a serious health risk, their bites can cause intense itching and discomfort for

Before hitting the field, court, or track, there’s a crucial checkpoint that ensures the well-being of our student-athletes: sports physicals.  These check-ups are a proactive approach to safeguarding the health and performance of young athletes. They not only fulfill school and sports league requirements but also serve as a comprehensive assessment to detect and prevent

Understanding chlamydia is essential as the majority of affected persons are asymptomatic and, thus, can have chlamydia and not know it. Without proper knowledge and timely medical care, it can lead to severe complications, affecting both men and women.  Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a topic often met with discomfort and avoidance in conversations, but

If you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but are not sexually active, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. “STD” refers to the constellation of diseases that result from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). For example, cervical cancer is an STD from the STI of HPV.  Though it is

Use our guide for identifying a bug bite, including the most common types and the different ways to treat them with our bug bite remedies.   Common Bug Bites & Their Reactions   Identifying bug bites can be challenging. Knowing the different symptoms can help distinguish the cause and guide treatment.  Mosquito bites often appear

Are ear infections contagious? Explore what causes ear infections to spread and how long you can be contagious with an ear infection.   What Causes Ear Infections and Are Ear Infections Contagious?   First things first, ear infections are NOT contagious. Instead, they’re caused by bacteria or a virus resulting from another sickness like a