Timing is key: How long are you contagious with the flu?
Dec 4, 2024 · After you are in close contact with someone who has influenza, you may anxiously wait for your own flu symptoms to start. Once they do, you may wonder when you are no longer contagious.
'Tis the season… for food poisoning? - health enews
Nov 21, 2024 · Food poisoning is common around the holidays. Make sure to cook meat to a safe internal temperature and keep your buffet fresh.
Common, over-the-counter meds used to incapacitate adults
May 25, 2021 · Sexual assault advocates are warning over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl are being slipped into drinks by sexual predators in order to incapacitate their victims.. The “Benadryl Cocktail” is created when the liquid version of the anti-histamine is added to drinks and given to unsuspecting victims, says Sarah Katula, advanced practice nurse in psychiatry at Advocate Good Samaritan ...
The real reason you ache when you’re sick | health enews
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You may no longer need to avoid this popular antibiotic
Dec 5, 2024 · If you have been telling your doctor for years that you are allergic to penicillin, it might be time to double check. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report revealed that of the 10% of the population that claims to be allergic to penicillin, less than 1% of those individuals actually have the allergy. “Penicillin is a …
Ruptured ovarian cysts: When to worry and when to wait
Mar 7, 2024 · Anna Kohler, health enews contributor, is an external communications specialist for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She received her bachelor's degree in public relations from Illinois State University and has worked in health care public relations and content marketing for over five years.
Tired, heavy legs? This may be the cause | health enews
Nov 20, 2024 · Mary Arens, health enews contributor, is a senior content specialist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 20+ years of experience in communications plus a degree in microbiology.
Did you know thyroid nodules are extremely common?
Dec 11, 2024 · Do you know what your thyroid does? The butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck plays a critical role in regulating numerous processes in the body through the production of thyroid hormones, including metabolism, early growth and development, and body temperature regulation.
Here's how to understand your blood tests | health enews
Nov 21, 2024 · Annual physical examinations are a cornerstone of preven tive health care. During a physical exam, your health care provider may order routine blood tests t o understand your metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and liver and kidney function. “These tests give health care providers a snapshot of your overall health, allowing for early detection of potential problems and assessing your ...
How to talk to your teen about the dangers of vaping
Dec 5, 2024 · The good news: Fewer U.S. teens are using e-cigarettes, often referred to as vaping, compared to last year. The bad news: Over 1.6 million middle and high schoolers in America still currently vape.
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