Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by something known as the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This virus is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Although named “herpes zoster”, this infection should not be con...
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Nothing makes me itchier than the thought of lice. Also known as Pediculus humanus capitis, head lice are parasitic insects that feed on the...
There is not a human being on this planet who has not experienced stress at some point in their lives. Stress is all around us, and it is an...
To lose weight, eat less calories. Before getting bogged down in the science of weight loss, it’s important to keep the focus clear: to lose...
Many health organizations such as the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and World Health Organization a...
Diabetes is a medical disorder in which your body is unable to use sugar properly. In order to function properly, your pancreas produces an ...
Last weekend reminded us that winter was still around with the temperature drops and the dryer air. With these changes, our skin gets drier ...
Have you heard the phrase, “It’s so easy, I could do it in my sleep”? Well it turns out that getting a good and restful night’s sleep isn’t ...
Frequent headaches can be disabling, and they are more common than you think. About 2-4% of U.S. adults have chronic headaches and more than...
Exercise and being active is a key component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is one of the pillars in achieving a well-balanced and q...
