Know the Difference You’re feeling crummy, with sneezing, sniffles, post-nasal drip…is it a cold, or are your allergies flaring up? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. Colds are caused by viruses and can lead to a...
Only a Strep Test Will Tell for Sure Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils. The bacteria are spread through contact with droplets after an infected person coughs or sneezes. If you touch your mouth, nose or eyes after touching something that...
Time for a Foot Checkup In celebration of Foot Health Awareness Month, check your feet and ankles at home using these simple steps: Skin: Check each foot for calluses, blisters or irritation. Now put your hand inside your shoe. Are there seams, tacks or rough places...
Can They Interact with Your Medications? Many Americans take both herbal supplements and prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Herbal supplements, like drugs, may interact with other drugs, food, and laboratory measurements. Sometimes,...
Keep a Medication Checklist Keeping track of your medicines is important. Making sure they are stored properly, that they have not expired, and that prescriptions are refilled requires time and attention. Also, taking a number of different medications at the same...
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