The common cold is something that everyone has experienced. A cold is uncomfortable and annoying and you can’t make it go away, but you can manage it to keep yourself...
Each year, around 25 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur in the United States. Fortunately, most STIs can be cured, but not all. It’s important to understand STIs so that...
Cuts and scratches happen to everyone, from cutting your finger when you’re chopping vegetables, to your child taking a fall and scratching their knee. Minor injuries like these can usually...
Veterans often suffer from chronic pain for a variety of reasons. Managing this pain can be difficult, and some turn to prescription opioids for relief. However, there are several other...
When your health care provider prescribes medications for you, it’s important for you to understand how to take them, and their potential side effects. Usually, the benefits of medications outweigh...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5 to 15% of women, often interfering with their ability to get pregnant. It’s important for women to understand PCOS and know the signs...
Getting older comes with changes to a woman’s reproductive system. Perimenopause is the transitional time of life after the reproductive years and before menopause. It can come with uncomfortable symptoms,...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 people developing it before the age of 70. Early detection is critical to curing skin...
Traveling internationally is exciting, but it takes preparation and research to ensure that you stay safe and healthy when you’re far from home. Different countries have different health concerns, so...
