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What the Yuck? Embarrassing Health Questions and Answers
The human body is a miraculous organism. However, some functions of the human body are difficult to understand or may cause embarrassment. You are not alone if you have these feelings. Bodily secretions, gas and leaking urine are common problems … Continue reading
FDA Claims Sunscreen Seeps Into Bloodstream: What You Need To Know
According to a report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the active ingredients in popular sunscreens can be absorbed through the skin at potentially dangerous levels. This can occur after just one day of use. While the FDA … Continue reading
What is Allergic Asthma?
Asthma affects more than 26 million people in the U.S. In Texas, approximately 1.5 million adults, or 7.3 percent of the population, have asthma. There is no cure for asthma, but symptoms and frequency of attacks can be controlled by … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. However, excessive anxiety can lead to an anxiety attack. The symptoms of excessive anxiety are similar to those of a heart attack. You may feel shortness of breath, pain in your chest, dizziness, … Continue reading
Heart Attacks Occurring in Younger Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both women and men. Although the incidence of heart disease has decreased approximately 38 percent overall since 1990, the incidence of heart attacks has increased in young … Continue reading
Preparing for Spring Allergies
Spring in Houston, Texas, brings warm weather, budding flowers and fresh breezes. However, for allergy sufferers, it also brings pollen, mold and other allergy triggers. People with asthma may find their symptoms are aggravated by seasonal allergens. Severe symptoms brought … Continue reading
What Kind of Germs Are Living on Your Cell Phone?
Most people know that toilets, doorknobs and money harbor bacteria and viruses. However, studies show that cell phones contain as many as 7,000 types of bacteria and 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Although most of these germs … Continue reading
Spread Joy Not Germs This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, there are simple ways make sure you and your loved ones stay healthy to enjoy the celebrations. Paying attention to hygiene is the best way to avoid contracting colds, infections or food poisoning. The last thing … Continue reading
FAST – Signs of a Stroke
Do you know the signs of a stroke? During a stroke, the brain doesn’t receive the blood necessary to maintain and manage bodily functions. During and post stroke, emergency medical treatment is necessary to lower your chances of brain damage, disability, … Continue reading
Flu Vaccines for Children for the 2018-2019 Season
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently recommending influenza vaccinations for individuals over the age of six months. Annual flu vaccinations can provide protection against the most common strains of the flu, reducing the spread of … Continue reading