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...
It’s that time of year when we make resolutions to improve the quality of our lives. New Year’s resolutions can vary from improving your health to better managing your time. And they can genuinely help us enhance the quality of our life if we set realistic goals and...
You’ve noticed that your 15-year-old daughter has been coughing a lot lately. You’re worried she might be sick. You ask her if she’s ever tried vaping, and she admits that she has been doing it for a while, and now vapes multiple times a day. You’ve heard about the...
If your child is complaining of stomach pains, uses the bathroom frequently, or even wets the bed (despite being potty-trained), you might suspect a urinary tract infection (UTI). All children, from babies to teens, can get UTIs, but younger children face the highest...
If you are a pregnant woman with asthma, you can still have a happy, healthy pregnancy. However, it’s important to talk to your doctor about how you can best manage your asthma while pregnant. What Are the Complications of Asthma During Pregnancy? Most of the time,...
Between all the parties and holiday goodies this time of year, it can be hard to maintain a healthy diet throughout the holiday season. If you find yourself abandoning healthy choices in favor of sweets and high-calorie foods this winter, try these tips to keep...
Everyone feels sad from time to time, but if you notice that you become depressed when the seasons change (especially in the winter), you may be suffering from a specific type of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. How is SAD Different From Other...
Why Am I So Itchy? Although allergies are a common reason for itchy skin, especially when paired with a rash, many non-allergic conditions can cause itching. If you aren’t sure what’s causing your itchy skin, talk to your doctor. You can also use the following guide...
Neonatal jaundice, also known as newborn jaundice, is a condition that causes a baby’s eyes, skin, and mouth to take on a yellow appearance. Fortunately, this condition is not serious in most cases and goes away on its own. If your baby develops jaundice, your doctor...
November is diabetes awareness month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and one in four of them don’t know they have it. They also report that diabetes is the 7th leading...
Some studies have linked moderate alcohol consumption with decreased heart disease risk. Other studies, however, have linked drinking alcoholic beverages with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. The only way to know whether drinking poses a threat to...
For most healthy women, exercising during pregnancy is not only safe but also healthy. However, you need to consult your OB/GYN before starting any type of exercise program. This is the only way to ensure that you don’t have any complications or risk factors that...