Parents are extra vigilant about their child’s health, but the fact is at one point or another, your child will get sick with or without regular medical checkups. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek medical attention when your child is ill, however you should remember to keep the situation in context to help you remain […]
When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve to mark the beginning of 2023, I came to grips with the fact that I would turn 50 years old this year. Entering a new decade is often a time to pause and reflect on our lives, particularly when reaching middle age. For 50-year-old American men, the […]
Itchy skin is a very common symptom that many Americans report experiencing. It affects many seniors every day, and can get so bad that it often leaves older Americans bedridden until the pain subsides and they can once again move freely. Itchy skin has a wide variety of causes, but some are more concerning than […]
You can assume it has something to do with the immune system, but does the average person actually know what constitutes an immunocompromised person? To get more informed, here’s a look at what immunocompromised means, as well as the most common immunodeficiency disorders…
Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare type of shingles. It occurs when a shingles outbreak affects a facial nerve near one ear causing facial paralysis and hearing loss in one ear. To learn more, we’ve created a complete overview of this condition, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options.