Learn About Flu and Other Respiratory Viruses
Flu (influenza) is a contagious condition that affects the respiratory system. The flu is different from a cold and typically manifests abruptly. Symptoms include fever, chills, runny nose, sore throa...
Protect Your Heart: Prevention Tips for Common Heart Diseases
During February, American Heart Month is observed to heighten awareness of the primary source of mortality in the United States: heart disease. In 2020, about 697,000 individuals died from heart disea...
Monkeypox — All you need to know
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. It comes following an increase in worldwide occurrences. According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases...
6 Signs you may be dehydrated
No one wants to be dehydrated. It's uncomfortable and can make you feel awful. But how do you know if you're dehydrated? Here are six signs that you may be dehydrated and what you can do about it. Kee...
How to Prevent Common Summer Injuries?
Summer is the time when we can once again enjoy the activities we love outdoors. Unfortunately, it is also the season that doctors see the most patients due to injuries and accidents. Whether it be bo...
Why do you need a Primary Care Physician?
Having a trusted Primary Care Physician (PCP) who you can turn to whenever an injury or ailment arises has many benefits. Benefits to you, your loved ones and the society! A US-based study pu...
What is COVID Brain Fog, and How Can You Clear It?
COVID brain fog occurs when all symptoms from the illness have recovered, yet some cognitive challenges remain. The patient's thinking and memory are still not back to normal. The brain fog e...
Multistate Outbreak of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis)
If you have heard about the recent multistate outbreak of Burkholderia pseudomallei infections (Melioidosis), then you are probably concerned. This article will cover what you need to know about the b...
What you can do to Have a Safe Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a notorious day for divulgence and overeating. But with Thanksgiving also comes the risk of accident, hazards, and illness that can lead to a visit to an urgent care center for treatme...
What Are the Early Signs of Diabetes?
According to the latest data, at least 10% of Americans have diabetes. Meanwhile, around 88 million American adults are prediabetic. Although new diabetes cases have seen an overall decrease in the la...