Expert Advice, Patient Stories & Tips for Healthy Living
In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are at a ball game, going swimming, taking a hike, camping or at a backyard barbecue, pests like mosquitos and ticks can not only be a nuisance, they…
If you’ve noticed a red lump near your eyelid and it is causing you pain, it might be a sty (or stye). A sty is an infection of the eyelid caused by bacteria in the small oil glands of the…
Without a doubt, swarming buffalo gnats are this spring’s most hated villain, ruining the nicest day – whether you want to complete yard work, watch your favorite shortstop play ball or simply relax on the deck – these biting black…
Last Labor Day weekend, Mark Kother punctured a vein on his shin while cutting up old metal lawn furniture. His wife, Beth Hoffmann, was in the house and heard him cry out for help. When she couldn’t find the location…
Sometimes, when you feel awful, you just don’t have the energy to get yourself to the doctor’s office. Fortunately, there are virtual tools like MemorialNow that can provide a doctor’s opinion and relief. Meleah Berkowitz had fought off a sinus…
Don’t let Black Friday shopping lead to a preventable injury. Whether you stand in line in the cold or are caught in a crowd rushing to a holiday sale, it is important to take care of yourself on Black Friday.…
Chances are you’ve sipped straight from the water hose. With a yard full of sprinklers, water guns and a kiddie pool, why leave the summer fun to go inside for a drink? But is this age-old practice safe for kids…
Your mom said it, so it must be true, right? We’ve all heard them. Old wives’ tales you grew up with like, “Kids should wait 30 minutes after eating before hopping back in the pool,” and “a good base tan…
We’ve all been there with our kids, an aging parent or even a spouse: a mystery fever takes hold after dinner; stomach cramps increase in intensity before bed; or maybe a disturbing cough refuses to quiet. Of course you’d rather…
Even camels can die from dehydration—those humps are filled with fat, not water. But you don’t have to exist in a desert to be vulnerable to the symptoms and effects of dehydration, especially during the summer when increased activity and…