The new flu season is right around the corner, which means the push to get you vaccinated is about to ramp up. In the United States, flu season typically runs from October to May. Many people wonder if the flu shot is worth it and are worried the flu shot can make them sick— as […]
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Unless you are superhuman, there is a good chance that, during your lifetime, you’ve been to a doctor who has suggested you undergo diagnostic testing of some kind. In fact, more than 13 billion diagnostic tests are performed every year in the United States. Diagnostic testing is a broad term that covers a wide variety
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No matter what your age, dehydration is dangerous for your health. However, older Americans are at a greater risk for dehydration than any other age group. The side effects can lead to serious health conditions. Knowing the symptoms of dehydration in the elderly and how to prevent it or treat it is important information. Our
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Don’t have health insurance? You are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 31 million Americans are uninsured. It’s no wonder that so many people choose to postpone seeking medical treatment as they try to avoid a financial setback from the potential cost of care. Enter urgent care. In most cases, if
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Are you experiencing pain in your neck? Particularly on the left side? You are not alone. Severe neck pain on the left side is a common condition. In fact, it ranks as one of the top five pains people complain about to physicians. When this condition occurs, it can lead to endless and sleepless nights.
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Is there a vampire in your bed? Maybe, but more likely, it is tiny insects called bed bugs, because they are typically found in and around beds where they feed, hide, and lay their eggs. Bed bug bites are very common in the United States. Almost 100 percent of pest control professionals have treated
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You may have heard the phrase “fight fire with fire.” But have you heard of removing earwax with wax? That is the theory behind an ancient practice called “ear candling,” also called “ear coning” — a controversial method of reducing wax build-up in the ear canal. Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural waxy,
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There has never been a more confusing time to cough or sneeze. The slightest sniffle or tickle in the throat immediately has people worrying that they may have contracted COVID-19. However, there are so many other variables still in the mix; the yearly flu season, allergy season, and don’t forget the common cold. It is
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When it comes to children, parents learn to expect the unexpected. Children get sick and hurt all the time – and not always at the most convenient times. Sometimes the child is unwell or injured outside of a pediatrician’s regular business hours, or the doctor’s office can’t fit in a last-minute appointment. Often parents fear
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For years, when a fever spikes or someone falls and sprains an ankle, the first thought is to get them to an emergency room. It may be time to expand your thinking. Emergency care at a hospital may not be the fastest and most affordable way to deal with unexpected health inconveniences. Urgent care centers
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