Healthy Living
What are the health risks of space travel?
The concept of space tourism is quickly becoming a reality. But taking a trip to outer space isn’t as simple… Read More ›
How to avoid the ER in your 20s
Landing in the emergency room at any age can be scary. But no matter how old you are, there are… Read More ›
RSV on the rise: symptoms, treatment, and prevention
As flu season quickly approaches, doctors caution that parents should be on the lookout for another virus this season: the… Read More ›
Common medications may contain animal byproducts
Physicians and pharmacists are working to raise awareness about common medications that contain animal byproducts, according to new research in… Read More ›
Study finds revised concussion guidelines shorten duration of symptoms
The adoption of recommended changes in concussion management led to a reduction in the length of symptoms among 11- to… Read More ›
Navigating open enrollment? Here’s what to consider
Whether you get your health insurance through an employer or through the health insurance marketplace, open enrollment is in full… Read More ›
C. diff, one of the most common hospital infections, explained
C. diff (clostridioides difficile) infections are increasingly common, and the COVID-19 pandemic may further boost infection rates.
Primarily caused by improperly… Read More ›
Don’t skip kids’ vaccinations and other COVID-19 tips for parents
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, pediatricians across the U.S. are seeing an estimated 70-80% fewer patients than usual—which means that… Read More ›
Medicine on the Move
The dramatic growth of osteopathic medicine continues, according to the 2019 Osteopathic Medical Profession report. Today, the total number of… Read More ›
COVID-19 Poses a Unique Risk to Smokers
“The stress of social distancing, more time at home, and the overall psychological toll of the pandemic means many people… Read More ›