We are in the midst of the flu season. Having the flu increases your risk of getting pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, also known as pneumococcus. In the US, each year, thousands of people die and thousands get hospitalized due to pneumococcal disease. It can cause severe infections of the […]
New treatment for flu! On October 24, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new antiviral influenza treatment, Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil). It’s the first new antiviral flu treatment approved by the FDA in nearly 20 years. Since the current flu season has already started across the country and many people are expected to […]
Flu season is just around the corner. Flu affects between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population each year. It usually begins in October or November, peaks in January or February and can continue through May. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated against the […]
Nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in many foods. High levels of cholesterol increase your risks for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States. High cholesterol has no signs or symptoms, so the only way to know if you […]
Tobacco is dangerous to your health no matter how you smoke it. Replacing your cigarette with a cigar, pipe, or hookah does not reduce your health risks. Substances that tobacco contains harm, not just the lungs but practically every part of the body. Harmful effects of smoking tobacco are: Lung disease called COPD, which includes […]
Immunizations are not just for children. Adults need to get vaccinated to stay protected from flu, pneumonia and other diseases. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). NIAM aims at raising awareness about why vaccines are important and how they prevent serious illnesses. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all adults get the following […]
Sleep apnea is a common and potentially serious sleep disorder that causes your breathing to become shallow or stop completely (apnea) during sleep. About 30 million people in the United States are estimated to have sleep apnea. Most common symptoms are: snoring, episodes of breathing pauses reported by another person, gasping for air during sleep, […]
Summer is a great time for outdoor activities, but it also brings along a multitude of health issues. Here are 15 best summer health tips for a safe summer season: Use “broad spectrum” sunscreens (SPF at least 30) that protects from both UVB and UVA rays. Apply at least 30 mins before going out and […]
Summer is around the corner and it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor activities. With summer comes ticks – and risk of Lyme disease. The CDC estimates that about 300,000 Americans (one in 1,000) are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year. Lyme disease is a infection that is caused by bacteria that’s transmitted from a […]
National Stroke Awareness Month is observed in the United States annually during the month of May. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there’s a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. The rupture or blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the brain’s tissues. Without […]
