Expert Health Articles

There’s a pandemic. This one is specific to deer and, subsequently, should be of interest to deer hunters. It is called chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is similar to Mad Cow disease, as it is caused by a prion.

Being Mindful with Nutrition During the Holidays

The holidays are quickly approaching, which can be such a joyful time of the year for celebrations with family and friends. However, they can also wreak havoc on our nutrition goals. The following are some helpful tips on how to be mindful during the holidays.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause pain with every step you take. Tarsal tunnel, similar to carpal tunnel in the wrist, is a compressed or pinched nerve that occurs at the inside of the ankle. Symptoms can occur at the ankle, the heel and even the bottom of the foot.

Ibuprofen Usage

You have sore muscles, so you take ibuprofen. You have a headache, so you take ibuprofen. You have arthritis pain, so you take ibuprofen. However, is it really safe to take ibuprofen regularly?

Finding the Right Pouch After an Ostomy Procedure

Life with an ostomy can be manageable once the patient, pouch and waste are all in sync.

Gross Motor Delay

Does your child lack typical skills for their age? Are they not keeping up with their peers? Gross motor delay is a broad term that describes a child who performs developmental skills later than usual. This could be crawling, standing, walking or even jumping.

Detecting Torticollis

Is your infant only looking to one side? Do they constantly tilt their head to one direction? Torticollis is a condition where the muscles on the side of your child's neck are tight, which prevents them from turning their head to both sides equally, or they tilt their head to one side more than the other.

Post War Trauma

Post-war trauma is a serious challenge, and it can be even more daunting for those with a reluctance to ask for assistance.

Concussion Update

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Children

Hand, foot and mouth disease is most commonly contracted by children, especially those under 5 years of age. This virus causes painful blisters in the mouth and throat as well as on the hands, feet and diaper area. Fever and sore throat are typically the first signs of this disease. Fortunately, hand, foot and mouth disease is a minor condition, but parents are encouraged to contact their family physician if their child experiences these symptoms and/or refuses to eat or drink.

Youth Mental Health

Mental Health in the Medical Community During COVID-19

Asthma in Children

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. In the United States, nearly 1 out of every 10 children has asthma.

Please Don't Kiss the Baby

Summer Food Safety

With warm weather here to stay, people are spending more time outdoors again. With the increase in outdoor activities, we tend to take eating outdoors and can easily lose sight of food safety.