August 19, 2023
Ever wonder why acetaminophen never works for you, but your spouse touts it as the best for their headaches?
August 19, 2023
Hormones regulate various biological activities, including growth, development, reproduction, energy use and storage, and water and electrolyte balance. They are molecules that act…
August 19, 2023
We always seem to hear more about it in the winter months. Well there is a lot to share, year round actually. Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. Yes…
August 19, 2023
1. The FLU is much worse than a bad cold. Commonly known as “Flu,” influenza is an airways infection caused by the influenza virus. It is easily caught, and spread, and…
August 19, 2023
A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues and t…
August 19, 2023
This low-dose ophthalmic solution (Lumify 0.025%) will be the first OTC (over-the-counter) brimonidine eye drop available to help relieve red, irritated eyes without a prescription…
August 19, 2023
We have experienced our first full-on global pandemic, so people are prone to panic or to pass along false information when a new infectious disease pops up. Let’s not panic about…
August 19, 2023
First, let’s ask, what are minor ailments? Also known as common ailments, they are conditions that do not require lab work and some may consider it recurrent, inconvenient or…
August 19, 2023
Kidney stones (renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical co…