by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Strep Throat: All You Need to Know Worried your sore throat may be strep throat? Doctors can do a quick test to see if a sore throat is strep throat. Antibiotics can help people with strep throat feel better faster and prevent spreading it to others. On This Page...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Assessing Your Weight alert icon COVID-19: Obesity and Excess Weight Increase Severe Illness Risk; Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist Adult BMI Calculator A high amount of body fat can lead to weight-related diseases and other health issues. Being...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Men: Take Charge of Your Health The Basics Most men need to pay more attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to: Smoke Drink too much alcohol Make unhealthy or risky choices Put off regular checkups and medical care The good news is that you...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Watch for Symptoms People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is the difference between a cold and flu? Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early. A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer. Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Seasonal Flu Vaccines What is a flu vaccine? Influenza (flu) vaccines (often called “flu shots”) are vaccines that protect against the four influenza viruses that research indicates most common during the upcoming season. Most flu vaccines are “flu shots” given with a...
