Common Questions About the Common Cold
The average adult can have 2 to 3 colds per year, but is there anything you can do make the common cold a less common
Coronavirus Tips You May Not Have Considered to Help Reduce Your Risk
As we continue to navigate life in the middle of global pandemic, what lesser-known tips should we consider to reduce our exposure to COVID-19? During
5 Questions to Ask at Your Next Physical
The right question can reveal a lot about your health. Your annual checkup is more important than you may think. Though acute concerns or ailments
Why Do Lonely People Die Younger?
It’s a scientific fact that points to a definite mind-body connection. Loneliness has become a public health epidemic, according to former United States Surgeon General
The Pros and Cons of Antibiotics
When it comes to antibiotics, can too much of a good thing be harmful? Antibiotics are powerful drugs that help our bodies ward off diseases
Chickenpox, shingles and vaccines: Expert shares what you need to know
Chickenpox and shingles generally won’t kill you, but for some adults, they could result in a trip to the hospital. So with a new shingles
Where Patients Get Prescription Opioids: It’s Not Where You Might Think
Legislatures and hospitals around the country have tightened emergency room prescribing guidelines for opioids to curb the addiction epidemic, but a new USC study shows
How Opioid Abuse Can Lead to Heroin Use and Hepatitis C Epidemics
Heroin is worse than other drugs because people inject it sooner, potentially resulting in increased risk of injection-related epidemics such as hepatitis C and HIV,
When Should You Start Having Annual Prostate Exams?
Early cancer detection can save lives and cut treatment costs. But when should you start having prostate exams — and do you need to have