Working from Home Increases Risk of Back Pain
Living through a pandemic has been challenging, and COVID-19 has certainly brought with it a lot of changes. One of these is the rise of the remote worker, and many …
Living through a pandemic has been challenging, and COVID-19 has certainly brought with it a lot of changes. One of these is the rise of the remote worker, and many …
Covid-19 is so new that not even doctors know everything about it yet. It’s becoming clear, though, that it’s more than just a respiratory condition. In fact, emerging evidence demonstrates …
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Summertime is meant for outdoor activities, but when you bike, swim, or play outside, you risk getting sunburned. Mild sunburns are treatable at home, but some are serious enough to …
Heat stroke, the most serious form of heat injury, can be fatal without proper medical treatment. Milder heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion, often progress to heat …
The warm, humid weather in Texas makes it a hotbed for all sorts of insects, many of which bite, sting, or burrow. Some bug bites are nothing but an itchy …
A myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when any part of your heart doesn’t get enough blood. The consequences may be minor or potentially life-threatening, depending …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Both conditions make breathing more difficult. They often occur together in COPD …
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you are at risk of having your blood sugar levels get too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia). Both conditions can …
Norovirus is a very contagious group of stomach viruses that cause vomiting and diarrhea. It is commonly referred to as the “winter vomiting bug” because this is when norovirus spreads …
Pneumonia is a respiratory condition that occurs when the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed or filled with pus. It can develop following a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection …