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With the start of flu season, you would’ve already seen a lot of advertisements or signs to get a flu shot. However, knowing what to pick with several flu vaccine options may be confusing. Does it make a difference about which one you should get? You are not alone if you feel confused or overwhelmed…

If you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk of developing either, your healthcare provider may have mentioned your hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C or A1C) levels. You may have learned that your A1C needs to be lower. If you are still trying to figure out what an A1C is and how you can lower it,…

Respiratory Syncytial virus, or RSV, is usually active during winter. It is best known to cause a serious lower respiratory tract infection – bronchiolitis in babies and young children. However, even though adults are not seriously affected by RSV. They can come down with the virus and may become sick. If you are exposed to…

If you got a pill stuck in your throat, it could be a terrifying moment, but it is a rare medical emergency. If someone you know has swallowed a pill, it obstructs the airway, and the person cannot breathe. You can also try the five-and-five method or the Heimlich maneuver. Before you do either of…

When you wake up in the morning, there’s a possibility that movement is not your priority. However, if you start your day with a walk, whether around your neighborhood or part of your commute to school or work, you can get several health benefits. Here are 10 reasons you may want to start your day…

Vertigo is one of those conditions where you feel you are spinning even while standing still. You may also feel like your surroundings are moving, even though they’re not. While vertigo can quickly become frustrating and get in the way of your day-to-day activities, some exercises can help in providing relief. Before we review these…

Lately, there’s been a buzz going around about the cancer research sector over the blood emergence tests that detect cancer has reached a crescendo. The new blood test can now detect more than 50 types of cancer, along with its place of origin in the body. It can detect even before the symptoms develop. Historically,…

As there is no medicine to treat COVID-19 yet, the best way to reduce its risk is to follow preventative measures. Hand-washing is the best preventive measure along with wearing a mask, disinfecting highly-touch surfaces, and maintaining a social distance, etc. The CDC has recommended everyone to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds…

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been hearing stories of people recovering from COVID-19. Some of them such as Chris Cuomo, JK Rowling, and others, are claiming that lung exercises helped them ease their discomfort of COVID-19 and kept their symptoms from progressing. There is no evidence that breathing exercises help with COVID-19, but…

Currently, there is no medicine to prevent coronavirus infection, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid interactions with others. The COVID-19 virus can spread from person-to-person in the following ways: By close contact with another person as the symptoms may take 7-14 days to show up, it’s better to avoid close contact with…