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This symptom is a common complaint that women experience when they have a urinary tract infection (UTIs, a bladder infection / lower urinary tract infection). In comparison to men, women are more likely to be diagnosed with UTIs. One of the reasons is because the...

In more recent years, much interest has been generated by the possibility that subclinical zinc deficiency may significantly increase the incidence of and morbidity and mortality from diarrhea and upper respiratory tract infections. Along with iron, iodine, and...

Many in the U.S. use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These supplements can be helpful or even essential to health. Here are somethings that we must remember when using these health alternatives: Tell your clinician you are using them, like...

Two medical terms that I often hear patients confuse, but are not the same & unfortunately you can be affected by both. Osteoporosis: Brittle or thin bones. Bones break easily especially bones of the hip spine and wrist. Can affect anyone, but risk factors for...

Symptoms can include: Nervousness or irritability Feeling tired Rapid heart rate Muscle weakness Unintended weight loss Trouble sleeping Goiter, enlarged thyroid gland Thinning bones Pregnancy complications Who is at risk: Women Those older than 60 Having previous...

Thousands of people are stung each year in the United States. Most have mild reactions but some individuals have serious life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis). Insects responsible for the majority of serious sting related reactions belong to the order Hymenoptera....

The summer is here and it is time for some fun in the sun. I am personally looking forward to spending more time outside, preferably on one of these beautiful beaches on the west coast of Florida. However, before heading outside, here are some important important sun...

Well woman exams (WWE) are scheduled once a year and include the following: Review of menstrual history (when it it started, pain one may be experiencing during cycles, frequency, when menopause started and menopausal symptoms one may be experiencing) Pregnancy...

Virtual healthcare seems to have taken off over the last year due to COVID-19. However, this form of care has been around for years but has not been used consistently. Virtual care is a good alternative for treating certain medical conditions, but it is not...

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), has managed to strike fear into the hearts of many and change the way we interact with one another in ways previously unimaginable. The rights and freedoms of the individual are being challenged daily by those in power for what they say is the...

Samantha is a 35 year old female who recently had an upper respiratory infection (common cold). Her symptoms from the recent cold improved and she has returned to work. However, over the last 2 days she has been experiencing a stuffy nose, nasal discharge (yellow /...