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Take Care of Your Kidneys and They Will Take Care of You
Your kidneys, each just the size of a computer mouse, filter all the blood in your body every 30 minutes. They work hard to remove wastes, toxins, and excess fluid. They also help control blood pressure, stimulate production of red blood cells, keep your bones healthy, and regulate blood chemicals that are essential to life. KidneysRead more
Know the facts about whooping cough
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After cough fits, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis can affect people of all ages,Read more
Is It Cold Or Flu?
What is the difference between a cold and flu? Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than theRead more
Have You Ever Heard Of Norovirus
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. People of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus. Norovirus is sometimes called the stomach flu or stomach bug. However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu which is caused by influenza virus. Anyone can get norovirus illness Norovirus is the mostRead more
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual observance that raises awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use. Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent threats to the public’s health. Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people get infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. At leastRead more
Food Safety After a Hurricane and/or Flooding
In the aftermath of a hurricane and/or flooding, it is important for us to assess all food, food preparation areas, and equipment to decide what to keep or throw away. Hurricanes, especially if accompanied by a tidal surge or flooding, can contaminate the public water supply. Water in the hurricane-affected area may not be safeRead more
4 Steps for Healthier Swimming This Summer
Understanding Recreational Water Illness (RWIs) Summer is coming. Swimming and other water-related activities are some of the most popular activities during summer. However, they are not risk-free. One of the risks is known as recreational water illnesses (RWIs). Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of,Read more
Disease cases from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have more than tripled in the US from 2004-2016.
Almost everyone has been bitten by a mosquito, tick, or flea, which can be vectors for spreading pathogens (germs). A person who gets bitten by such a vector and gets sick has what is known as a vector-borne disease, like dengue, Zika, Lyme, or plague. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),Read more
Facts and FAQ About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
April is listed on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. In 1997, The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) designated April as IBS Awareness Month. During this month, they work to focus attention on important health messages about IBS diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues. FactsRead more
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