Strep Throat
Author: Andrew Hannegan, X-Ray/MA Strep throat is a bacterial infection which causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This can make your throat feel sore
Does My Child Need an Antibiotic? By Colleen Kraft, M.D.
Parents need to know that using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even cause harm to children. Antibiotics
Preventive Measures to Reduce Injury Later in Life
We all want to last longer. Technology has made it possible for many everyday items to last longer, such as our cars, phones, computers,
Appendicitis
Author: Andrew Hannegan, MA/X-Ray Tech Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. In the United States, appendicitis is the most
Chlamydia by Sara Morrison
Chlamydia is a very common, sexually transmitted disease in both women and men. It can cause permanent damage to a women’s reproductive system. It can
Mindfulness and Sports-Related Injuries by Dean C. Jones
Whenever I reflect on childhood, my fondest memories always circle back to cold Sunday mornings in Connecticut, rallying around the television with my family, watching
Antibiotics and Overuse
A simple search on Google for the term “antibiotic”, yields the following definition: a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth
Q&A with Dr. Kiskila: Dandruff
Author: Dr. Nathan Kiskila Question: Dr. Kiskila, what is a dandruff?Answer: Dandruff is a mild case of seborrheic dermatitis which is a skin condition that causes
Home Remedies for Cracking Heels
Dealing with cracking heels? According to the National Health Foot Assessment of 2012, 20% of adults deal with the same problem. However, do