How To Prepare For Your STD Testing
Many Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) don’t present symptoms of infection or show mild symptoms before disappearing. Both men and women must be proactive with STD testing to get ahead of the problem before it can cause further health complications. If you meet a new sexual partner, have had unprotected sex on a one-night stand, or […]
What I Need to Know About CPR
From drownings and car accidents to fires and electrical shocks, thousands of lives are saved every day, for countless reasons, thanks to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Whether you’re a parent, caring for an elderly adult, a teacher, a lifeguard, or simply because you want to be able to provide lifesaving help, should the need arise – […]
Are There Cases of Monkeypox in Nebraska?
Since 2020, a majority of the world has been in a constant state of alert over disease. It all started with Sars-Cov-2, the virus that is believed to have brought on Covid-19. On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Covid-19, and many things have not been the same […]
UTI Warning Signs
Urinary tract infections or UTIs are fairly common ailments. Almost 50 percent of women throughout the world have suffered from a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. Several early UTI warning signs are quite easy to recognize. The most common UTI ailment is a feeling of a burning sensation when you start […]
New Saliva Covid-19 Tests
When it comes to COVID-19, expanded testing is an important resource for everyone to help limit the spread. Since the start of the pandemic, testing options have steadily increased. Experts say making tests, from saliva COVID-19 tests to nasal swab-based tests, more available will be a critical tool in controlling outbreaks. Unfortunately, the discomfort caused […]
Vaccines Overview
Vaccine development is one of the most important medical advancements in history. Thanks to vaccines, some of the most debilitating diseases have been eradicated or brought under control. Smallpox has been eradicated and wild polio has almost been eliminated. As a result, people all over the world look forward to a brighter future. Many preventable […]
UTI or STD: How to Tell the Difference
Urinary Tract Infections (or UTIs) are commonly diagnosed in thousands of people every year; the same is true with the most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (or STDs) like gonorrhea and chlamydia. The symptoms of many common STDs can cross over and be similar to some of the symptoms you might experience if you have a […]
Preventing Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. It is a common medical condition that gets diagnosed several thousand cases per year. If you’ve been feeling weak and fatigued and you manifest with other nutritional issues, it could point to anemia. Once diagnosed, anemia […]
Why Are Emergency Room Visits So Expensive?
Emergency rooms primarily exist to treat patients who have serious or even life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Sometimes, however, ERs are also used by people with less severe conditions who want to be diagnosed whatever the time of day or night. No matter if the condition is minor or complex, emergency room visits are expensive. Emergency […]
Whooping Cough Pertussis
Whooping cough Pertussis is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. The name comes from the noise you make when you take a breath after you cough. You may have choking spells or may cough so hard that you vomit. Anyone can get whooping cough, but it is more common in infants and children. […]