There has recently been a serious outbreak of measles, with over 100 confirmed cases across 10 states. I thought we should talk about the importance of having your children, and yourself, vaccinated for measles along with other infectious diseases.
Measles …
We have all had itchy skin from time to time, whether it is from poison ivy, eczema, or dry skin. It is always nice to have a good home remedy available that really works. An oatmeal bath is a great …
Stroke is the 5th most common cause of death in the US, and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when an artery that carries blood to the brain either becomes blocked by a clot, or ruptures. When this …
Any inflammatory condition of the liver is called hepatitis and there are many possible causes. Hepatitis can be caused by infection, auto-immune disease, or a variety of toxic substances. The CDC estimates that there are around 60,000 new cases of …
I’m continuing my series on hepatitis by focusing this week on hepatitis A, which is a virus that causes a highly contagious liver infection. This is an acute form of hepatitis, although symptoms can last up to 6 months in …
We’ll continue the series on hepatitis this week by focusing on hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is another viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The symptoms of hepatitis B are the same as those we previously discussed in the …
Let’s continue the series on hepatitis this week with a discussion of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is another viral infection that leads to inflammation of the liver. The symptoms of hepatitis C are the same as those discussed in my …
Last article, we talked about organ donation, focusing primarily on deceased donors. Most organ and tissue donations do occur after the donor has died. However, some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive. This week, I …
