Archive for the ‘Illnesses’ Category

How serious is the flu? Common myths debunked

Oct 18, 2024

Anyone can get the flu, and up to 41 million people do in the US annually. Flu symptoms range from mild to [...]

Oct 4, 2024

Keep an eye out for pink eye. It’s highly contagious and not just for kids. Pink eye is especially prevalent in [...]

Sep 16, 2024

It's back-to-school time - and that comes with new friends, new challenges and unfortunately new germs. So, what [...]

Sep 5, 2024

There are 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STD) cases every year in the United States, and nearly half of [...]

Aug 21, 2024

Psoriasis may be the last thing on your mind, but it’s actually one of the most common skin conditions in the world, [...]

Jul 2, 2024

Summertime and the livin’ is easy – well, not always. The sunny weather, pool time, backyard barbecues, and [...]

Jun 4, 2024

Men, it’s time to take control of your health. More than half of men (57%) only visit the doctor when they feel [...]

May 15, 2024

Do your seasonal allergies seem worse now than they have in years past? It’s not your imagination. Pollen counts [...]

Apr 15, 2024

If you develop a red, itchy, circular rash, you may automatically assume it’s ringworm. Ringworm is caused by a [...]

Apr 1, 2024

Warm weather traditionally signals the start of tick season in Pennsylvania and nationwide. However, researchers are [...]