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Common Thyroid Issues & How They’re Treated
An essential part of the endocrine system, the thyroid, which is a gland shaped somewhat like a butterfly and located at the neck's base beneath the Adam's apple, manufactures the hormones that work in the regulation of the body's metabolism. While small, this gland...
The ABCs of Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a viral infection that affects the liver. There are essential differences in the symptoms and treatments between the three types--Hepatitis A, B, and C. Hepatitis A The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the least dangerous type because it rarely causes liver...
The Ins and Outs of Sinus Infections
Healthy sinuses are openings filled only with air. When a sinus infection occurs, they get bogged down with mucus. Then, bacteria and viruses can start to replicate and spread. Sinus infections can be very annoying. The symptoms can include headaches, fever, bad...
Combating Seasonal Allergies
For millions of people, springtime means fresh air, sunshine, and blooming trees and flowers. For other millions, it means fighting seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, that make them feel miserable and keep them from going outside to do the things they love....
Mental Health During Social Distancing
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, many people's first concern is protecting their physical health. Hence, it's especially helpful for individuals to maintain their distance during these times to reduce the spread of this pandemic. However, while social distancing, another...
Are Face Masks Effective When It Comes Viruses?
As the 2019 strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, spread around the world, worry has increased. While people are right to protect themselves from contracting the virus, which has proven to be fatal for those people who have compromised immune systems, there is some...
Hand Washing 101
More people are paying attention to their cleanliness habits, and that includes the proper washing of hands. Washing your hands regularly can prevent you from catching diseases spread by disease-causing microbes and pathogens like the coronavirus. Hand washing has to...
Health Implications of Food Insecurity in the U.S.
Over 37 million Americans were food insecure in 2018. This is an estimated one in nine Americans. More than 11 million children are included in this figure. According to the USDA, or U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is the dearth of dependable access to...
What Is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is a term that encompasses weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass. These procedures help implement changes to the digestive system to let the patient lose weight. Bariatric surgery has its place when exercise and diet have not worked, as well...
5 Common Causes of Sleep Apnea
Even in its mildest form, a case of sleep apnea can become an extremely disrupting element in a person's life. At its worst, however, sleep apnea can bring about brain damage or even death. Whether a sleep-deprived person crashes their car due to impaired levels of...