" Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial infection found in the outer ear canal, typically developed after swimming. This bacteria is common in water and soil, which, while innocuous, can induce a host of painful and aggravating symptoms. Swimmer’s ear’s symptoms include: Liquid build-up and drainage in ear – produces hollow, popping sound Redness inside of ear canal Lingering pain inside of ear Pus discharge Difficulty hearing – due to liquid build-up In worse cases, swimmer ...
" Mosquitoes have always been a source of annoyance and big, itchy, red bites. Usually we only need to worry about them in the summer, but the Zika virus outbreak is causing people to sweat throughout the world. So, what exactly is Zika? We’re here to help you learn everything you need to know about Zika virus. Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The virus has been known to ...
" Winter marks the time of the year with the worst weather and highest prevalence of viruses and infections. Most common during the winter are sicknesses such as influenza, the common cold, norovirus and strep throat. Unlike the other three aforementioned illnesses, all of which are viral infections, strep throat is a bacterial infection. Strep throat is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria, which spreads between person-to-person via saliva. While children are the most susceptible to contracting ...
" One reason why many of us embark on tropical vacation getaways during the dead of winter is to escape the hazards and perils of the year’s most frigid season. Unfortunately, the Zika virus, which has recently spread as far north as the Caribbean, may make our winter travels a bit perilous this year. The Zika virus is transmitted predominantly via mosquitoes, which are initially infected after biting infected people. While only one-in-five people will ...
" The United States is one of the most diverse nations in the world. As different as we may seem, our health issues can be very similar. Health care trends tend to be pretty consistent across large swaths of the population, so it’s important to pay attention when one becomes widespread. Your local AFC/Doctors Express can advise you on which conditions should concern you and how to take action to prevent them. The No ...
" Dehydration is easily recognizable during the summer. It often accompanies over-exhaustion and overheating, which are frequently triggered by the hot summer temperatures. Dehydration isn’t just a summer affliction, however. Each winter, people die as a result of dehydration – often because they failed to recognize the symptoms. The dry winter air rapidly dehydrates us while our bodies tirelessly work to keep ourselves warm. This means if we’re outside shoveling snow, our bodies are working ...
