How to Reduce the Risk of Contracting Monkeypox During Sex
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , there were over 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in 37 different countries in 2022. While […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , there were over 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in 37 different countries in 2022. While […]
Continue reading »We’ve all experienced panic, uncomfortable moments (or many) when that horrible, all-consuming feeling of “Oh shit, I’m about to vomit” takes over our body and […]
Continue reading »Severe sunburns come with a variety of symptoms and problems, from nausea to bright red skin, and may even require medical attention . They may […]
Continue reading »Medicines can be notoriously and prohibitively expensive in the US. Lack of price regulation, exclusivity and general capitalist forces contribute to this, but there are […]
Continue reading »There are many apps and websites available these days that can help you write prescriptions and even get prescriptions for things like birth control or […]
Continue reading »Sunburns can be serious, but in most cases we know how to treat them at home : use cool compresses, take some aloe gel and […]
Continue reading »When I found out about the existence of Zyrtec facial wipes, I was surprised and intrigued. I have used Zyrtec tablets in the past to […]
Continue reading »Uh huh, that’s it. You feel hot and sticky. Your stomach is churning. You have a funny taste in your mouth. You know you’re about […]
Continue reading »When it comes to our health, we like definitive answers – after all, there’s a lot at stake. We are constant victims of personal bias […]
Continue reading »As I explored the best free route building tools for cyclists and runners , I couldn’t help but lament the fate of Strava Route Builder […]
Continue reading »Most people with dyslexia are diagnosed in childhood, but the disorder can go unnoticed and untreated into adulthood, which can lead to a different set […]
Continue reading »Being a parent of a small child is challenging enough, even without considering the additional challenges that come with a global pandemic. And so far […]
Continue reading »This is normal and sometimes annoying – when we’re too tired, when our environment is too loud, when we’re stuck in traffic, or when someone […]
Continue reading »Abortion has always been the subject of major debate in the United States, but it is about to come to a head with a draft […]
Continue reading »There is a unique American phenomenon that everyone who lives in or visits the states is familiar with: TV commercials are shown full of happy, […]
Continue reading »Avian flu has returned to the news following an outbreak in the Midwest and Northeast and the subsequent euthanasia or death of more than 21 […]
Continue reading »If you’ve been following the news lately, you may have heard of the Capitol Hill fox that bit a total of nine people , including […]
Continue reading »Having survived another long winter, the warm spring weather gave us cause for excitement. But now that allergy season is in full swing, those who […]
Continue reading »Bruce Willis’ family posted on Instagram that the actor will be retiring due to health issues, including a recently diagnosed aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder […]
Continue reading »While the internet wisdom about the dangers of using antiperspirants is exaggerated ( you really don’t need to worry if your antiperspirant contains aluminum ), […]
Continue reading »Last night, Will Smith single-handedly made the Oscars worth seeing again. And by single-handedly, of course, I mean the single open hand he hit comedian […]
Continue reading »Maybe it has to do with dealing with death as a job, but people who work in medicine can be dark muffs, and it shows […]
Continue reading »Anyone who has washed with a washcloth knows that its foaming properties are legendary. No other soap carrier can match the loofah’s ability to create […]
Continue reading »The basic principles of oral hygiene are widely accepted and well known. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, avoid sugary foods and drinks, […]
Continue reading »Water flosses like Waterpik have filled the shelves of dental offices and retail stores. While their popularity is undeniable, does Waterpik remove plaque or clean […]
Continue reading »His family and a Florida medical examiner recently determined that comedian Bob Saget’s death in January was the result of an accidental head injury. “They […]
Continue reading »A sore throat isn’t the end of the world, but when you feel scratchy and sore when you swallow, you’re probably looking for relief beyond […]
Continue reading »Back in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most people still took it seriously, haircuts were one of the first (and most visible) […]
Continue reading »Even the simplest doctor visit has a lot of moving parts: you have to make an appointment, wait for an appointment, and answer the same […]
Continue reading »Nobody likes being in the hospital. Aside from the inevitable connection between hospitals and disease (not to mention death), they have everything we hate: chaotic, […]
Continue reading »Companies love to twist the truth to make it look like their product is better than it really is, and one way they do this […]
Continue reading »After you’ve finally made it through the hot, sticky summer weather when it can feel like you’re constantly sweating, the fresh, cool autumn air feels […]
Continue reading »Many of us have no problem checking the status of our New Year’s resolutions to “walk more” or “sleep better,” all thanks to our trusty […]
Continue reading »Omicron continues to overwhelm hospitals and healthcare workers already exhausted by Delta. At this stage of the pandemic, with the health care system once again […]
Continue reading »If you try Dry January, it’s probably starting to get tough . It may help to think about some of the reasons why it is […]
Continue reading »There are many reasons why someone might decide to cut back on caffeine or stop altogether, and they have nothing to do with decisions. But […]
Continue reading »If you have ever woken up at 3 a.m. (then again at 4:30 and 5:47 a.m.) with anxiety – this is the psychological state after […]
Continue reading »Old joke “There’s an app for that!” has finally come to the healthcare industry as medicine moves into uncharted waters known as digital therapy (DTx) […]
Continue reading »As you may well know by now, the future of Roe v. Wade looks bad . In 1973, the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutional […]
Continue reading »The idea of surgery can be daunting. You are unconscious until someone bumps into you more or less, and you cannot do anything about it […]
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