National Preparedness Month: Disasters Aren't Scheduled! Are You Ready For An(another) Emergency?
Disasters, as we all learned in 2020, unexpectedly turn our lives upside down, leaving chaos in their wake. Being prepared can save your health, your life, or a loved one. How ready are you to deal with an emergency?
We've Seen How Telemedicine Can Work During The COVID-19 Pandemic, But Will Telehealth Continue To Rise Even After?
Telehealth, a model of care in which you don't physically need to see your doctor to get (at least some of) your medical needs met, has grown exponentially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Will telehealth continue to rise even after the pandemic dies down?
How Has The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Patients With Other Diseases And Pathogens, And How Are Health Care Systems Responding?
We’re taking a closer look at how the pandemic has affected the treatment of diseases unrelated to COVID-19, and how such patients cope during these stressful times.
World Health Day: Here Is Your Dinner, Mr Covid! Health Workers Served To A Ruthless Virus On A Golden Platter
"Nurses and midwives help us live in a happier, healthier world" is the WHO's message this World Health Day; "take a minute to say thank you". Shouldn't we be doing an awful lot more? Our health workers risk their lives for us. What are we doing for them?
First Aid When The Ambulance Is On Its Way: What Happens After You Call 911, And When Can You Expect Help To Arrive?
When should you dial 911, and when you do, what should you tell the dispatcher who answers your call? When can you expect help to arrive, and is there anything you can do in the meantime?
Myth vs Truth: 6 Dangers Of Hand Sanitizers Everyone Should Be Aware Of
Hand sanitizers can be a wonderful tool in the spread of infections, but alcohol-based hand rubs also have their limitations. If you aren't aware of them, hand sanitizers can actively be dangerous. What do you need to know?
Dogs And Cushing's Disease: Symptoms And Treatment
Has your older dog become rather thirsty and hungry all the time, and is their skin and fur looking worse for wear? It is time to examine the possibility that they may be suffering from Cushing's disease.
If There's Something Toxic In Your Body... Who Ya Gonna Call? Poison Control!
US poison control receives millions of calls a year — and though they're there to help you if the worst happens, many poisoning cases can be prevented with the right precautionary steps. Make sure you know what they are.
Do Our Beliefs About 'Kids These Days' Show How Self-Centered We Really Are?
Many people believe that kids these days are less intelligent and have less respect for their elders, as well as that they just don't enjoy reading that much. One study explains why.
Fun, Sun, And COVID-19: Is It Safe To Go On Vacation This Summer? What Precautions Should You Take Against Coronavirus?
We're all itching to get out of the house, but is going on vacation really a good idea during the pandemic? If you are going to travel, how can you minimize your risk of COVID-19?