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Nasal Congestion84

Nasal Congestion

  Pounding head, fullness, pressure and inability to concentrate are all complaints the patient with head congestion might be feeling.  Head congestion can be caused by a variety of conditions and lead to a variety of complications.  ...

3 comments    cold sinus infection
Understanding Fever79

Understanding Fever

  Fever is a common problem suffered by patients. It is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem.  With most acute, infectious illnesses, fever typically lasts only a short period...

5 comments    fever tylenol motrin
Have a Great Doctor's Appointment56

Have a Great Doctor's Appointment

Acute visits are appointments with the health care provider that revolve around a specific complaint. Common examples of acute visits are cold symptoms, fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and weight...

2 comments    health doctor appointment
The Flu: An Overview60

The Flu: An Overview

      The flu is a viral infection that is associated with many negative effects.  Individuals affected by the flu are sick - often unable to get out of bed for a couple days.  It is associated with...

3 comments    flu influenza
How to Prevent Breast Cancer (what science tells us)57

How to Prevent Breast Cancer (what science tells us)

  Breast cancer is the second most common cancer that affects American women behind skin cancer.  Preventing breast cancer or detecting it early can be helpful in reducing death rates from cancer.  This...

2 comments    breast cancer prevention
How to Improve Your Health Care56

How to Improve Your Health Care

It is important to have an understanding of the problems with the health system so you can combat them. In order to avoid bad medical care, each individual must take control of each health care encounter. This...

6 comments    health advice doctor
Antibiotics: Safe and Effective Use75

Antibiotics: Safe and Effective Use

Take Charge of Your Health   Antibiotics kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.  In 1928, Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin, but it was not routinely used until the early 1940’s....

3 comments    antibiotics complications
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