Human-to-human contact is the most common way that a person with COVID-19 can infect other people. To limit exposure and stop the spread of the virus, health officials are urging people to practice social distancing. What is social distancing? Social...
Your friends, family, coworkers and community need your compassion and understanding now more than ever. Pandemics and other public health emergencies, like COVID-19, can cause fear and anxiety in individuals and communities. Unfortunately, this fear and...
If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it, follow the steps below to help protect other people in your home and community. Stay home except to get medical care Stay home – people who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not...
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person and is diagnosed with a laboratory test. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms, call your healthcare...
There is still much to learn about COVID-19, but current evidence suggests that the virus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for the...
If you are experiencing cold- or flu-like symptoms, you may have concerns about what you are really sick with. Because many symptoms of these conditions overlap, it’s important to know the difference. Information adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and...
Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Even if you are young, or otherwise healthy, you are still at risk, and your activities can increase the risk for others. It is critical that we all do our part to protect each other. Here’s what you can do: Know how...
The outbreak and global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause strong emotions in both adults and children. If you find yourself experiencing anxiety or stress during this crisis, know that you are not alone and that there are things you can do to cope. In fact,...
In many industries, a hefty price tag indicates a top-notch product—think cars, electronics or clothing. But the same is not necessarily true for healthcare. Just because your care is expensive does not always mean that it is of good quality. For example, an MRI at a...
Millennials (adults born between 1981 and 1996) are the largest, most educated and most connected generation in the world. However, Millennials are also seeing their health decline faster than other generations as they age. In other words, this generation is getting...
Belching or burping every now and then is completely normal. Passing gas is normal, too, and most people do so about 13 to 21 times every day, according to MedlinePlus. As for bloating and gas pain in the abdomen, that’s also quite common. Everyone gets gassy...
Coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks—all of these beverages contain caffeine. And if you’re like many people, you consume one or more of these drinks every day. The amount of caffeine you’re consuming varies depending upon your drink of choice. Do you enjoy cola? A...
Do you love being sick? Being stuck at home for days on end not knowing when you will ever feel better? If you answered yes, then you can stop reading, because this article isn’t for you. Handwashing is one of the most important steps that we can take to avoid...
When prescribed by your family doctor or another qualified medical practitioner, testosterone replacement can safely and effectively address issues caused by low testosterone levels. For some people, however, hormone replacement therapy can pose health risks. Who...
Although your body can recover quickly from a miscarriage, you and your partner may be grieving for quite some time. You might find comfort in knowing that most miscarriages are not preventable. About 1 in 5 pregnancies end in a miscarriage, and the loss is generally...
