A Healthy Habit: The Role of Routine Wellness Checkups
Routine wellness checkups are one of the most important things a parent can do to track their child's growth and development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a schedule [...]
Hot Flashes During Pregnancy? Understanding This Unexpected Symptom
Most moms-to-be expect symptoms like morning sickness, swollen feet, and food cravings as their pregnancy progresses. But the first time you experience a pregnancy hot flash – a sudden [...]
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases and How They Develop
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases and How They Develop One of the strongest parts of a human body is your immune system. What role does your immune system play? Well, it [...]
The Right Response: Emergency Room, Urgent Care, or FirstCall?
What do we do when a minor emergency strikes after the doctor's office has closed? Who can we turn to for advice? Should we be worried? It often leaves [...]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Sex
If you are the parent of a teen or preteen, it may be worthwhile to take a moment to reflect on how much your child may be changing in the [...]
Why is Colorectal Cancer Becoming More Common?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) may be a familiar disease, as many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with it. However, recent years have seen a concerning trend: an [...]
Understanding the Critical Role of Lymph Nodes
Our bodies are like complex machines with many parts that all work together to keep us healthy. One important but often overlooked part is the lymphatic system. This system, [...]
A Deep Dive into Drowning Prevention
It’s Springtime! Which means it’s time for fun visits to the beach, afternoons at family pools, and moments by the lakes on camping grounds. Among these occasions lies a [...]
Early Detection Saves Lives: The Crucial Role of Cancer Screenings
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but did you know that many cancer-related deaths can be prevented through early detection and treatment? Cancer screenings play [...]
What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), is a common cause of death in the United States. This disease poses a significant threat to our heart health and develops as the coronary [...]