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 [...]
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 [...]
The Health Impact of Love and Close Relationships
In recent years, studies have shown that love might just be the best medicine we've been looking for. Having close relationships, whether romantic or platonic, does more than just [...]
Proactive Living: Preventative Care and Routine Check-ups
As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our well-being and make a commitment to prioritize our health. Just as we set resolutions [...]
Your Child and RSV: Everything Parents Need to Know
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can affect individuals of all ages. However, it is especially severe in infants and older adults, causing a range of [...]
Understanding Urology: What Conditions Do Urologists Treat?
As highly skilled medical experts, Urologists focus on diagnosing and treating disorders pertaining to the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Urologists are adept at addressing issues such as [...]
What Happens During Bariatric Surgery?
Weight loss procedures such as gastric bypass are collectively referred to as bariatric surgery. These weight loss surgery options all involve making changes to the patient's digestive system to [...]