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Coughing during an illness is bad enough on its own, but, depending on the cause, it can potentially lead to a much worse condition – pneumonia. Pneumonia typically develops in people who have had an upper respiratory infection, cold or flu. For many, the condition...

So you’ve just gotten a new job – congratulations! The job offer has been extended, and now you are told you’ll have to do a drug test, fill out some paperwork with HR, and complete… a physical? Yes, there are many jobs that employers may request that the applicant...

Having a new baby is an exciting event, but can bring new anxieties as well. Someone coughing or sneezing nearby may not have caught your attention before, but now that you have a baby, or are about to, you suddenly become more aware of the abundance of germs and...

Winter provides the perfect excuse to stay inside, cuddle up with a blanket and a hot beverage, and watch your favorite movies. Even those who stayed fit through fall can be deterred from physical activity when the temperature drops. Don’t let winter win – staying fit...

Flu season is here and it doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon. Nationwide, there is still a steady increase of flu activity week over week. The flu does not take sympathy on anyone. It can come on strong and without warning. If you experience any of the...

With Valentine’s Day at the center of the month, it is only fitting that the month of February be designated as American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease causes an average of 2,300 deaths per day in America, so in this month of love, it is time to remind yourself,...

Many sexually active people assume that they do not have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or sexually transmitted disease (STD) because they never experienced any symptoms. Unfortunately, many of the STIs will have no noticeable signs or symptoms or will have...

The start of a new year typically brings a renewed motivation to put oneself first and pursue better health. For women, taking charge of cervical health is vital in preventing cancer and HPV. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, close to 13,000 women...

When midnight strikes on New Year’s Eve, the excitement of a new beginning can feel like enough motivation for you to reach your goals. But when the celebration ends and reality sets back in, many resolutions go by the wayside, leaving behind feelings of frustration...

The hiccups can be frustrating, especially when you try all of the “usual” cures – like holding your breath or having someone scare you – and they still won’t disappear. Sometimes, people have the hiccups for more than two days, called intractable hiccups. If that...

“Don’t sit so close to the TV! You’ll ruin your eyes!” Many of us have grown up hearing that line, whether we were enthralled by a certain program or intensely trying to beat a video game level. For the most part, you may not have questioned this, sat back, and kept...