" During flu season, it can be a challenge to decide what you can treat at home and what might require a trip to a medical clinic. The symptoms that come along with the flu will make you feel miserable, but you can typically treat your symptoms at home. If you don’t treat your symptoms properly or if they’re getting worse instead of better, medical attention may be the right answer. Over 200,000 ...
" Did you know that every year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from consuming contaminated food? Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, can be life-threatening, and therefore, it is crucial to follow the CDC’s food safety guidelines when cooking. Food Safety Tips 1. Wash Wash your hands, surfaces you will be using to cook, utensils and cutting boards with hot soapy water. 2. Separate Separate the raw meats, seafood and eggs because they can ...
" Did you know that every year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from consuming contaminated food? Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, can be life-threatening, and therefore, it is crucial to follow the CDC’s food safety guidelines when cooking. Food Safety Tips 1. Wash Wash your hands, surfaces you will be using to cook, utensils and cutting boards with hot soapy water. 2. Separate Separate the raw meats, seafood and eggs because they can ...
" What are the odds of me getting an STD? If you’re sexually active, you may have had doubts if you’ve contracted a sexually transmitted disease. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infectious illness that is transmitted through unprotected sexual activity. A lot of things factor into the likelihood of getting an STD during any sexual encounter and if not detected and treated early on, can lead to life-long illnesses. What factors contribute ...
" What are the odds of me getting an STD? If you’re sexually active, you may have had doubts if you’ve contracted a sexually transmitted disease. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infectious illness that is transmitted through unprotected sexual activity. A lot of things factor into the likelihood of getting an STD during any sexual encounter and if not detected and treated early on, can lead to life-long illnesses. What factors contribute ...
" What’s the difference between sprains and strains? Sprain: an injury to the ligaments, which connect the end of one bone to another Strain: an injury to a muscle of tendon (which attaches muscle to bone) When it comes to treating minor injuries, it’s importance to practice the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If the pain is persistent, you may want to seek medical attention and be advised on the best treatment ...
" What’s the difference between sprains and strains? Sprain: an injury to the ligaments, which connect the end of one bone to another Strain: an injury to a muscle of tendon (which attaches muscle to bone) When it comes to treating minor injuries, it’s importance to practice the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If the pain is persistent, you may want to seek medical attention and be advised on the best treatment ...
" What’s the difference between sprains and strains? Sprain: an injury to the ligaments, which connect the end of one bone to another Strain: an injury to a muscle of tendon (which attaches muscle to bone) When it comes to treating minor injuries, it’s importance to practice the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If the pain is persistent, you may want to seek medical attention and be advised on the best treatment ...
" Head lice are tiny parasites that feed on blood from the scalp and reproduce by laying their eggs in the hair. According to the CDC, an estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11 years of age. Because lice spread easily through direct contact, they are commonly found in schoolchildren and often spread to families through contact and play. Symptoms: It can take up ...
" Head lice are tiny parasites that feed on blood from the scalp and reproduce by laying their eggs in the hair. According to the CDC, an estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11 years of age. Because lice spread easily through direct contact, they are commonly found in schoolchildren and often spread to families through contact and play. Symptoms: It can take up ...
