Results for "Infectious Disease"

If you’ve ever felt a small lump in your neck when you had a cold, it was probably a swollen lymph node. Lymph node swelling may feel alarming. But in...

You feel like you got over your cold, but your clogged nose doesn’t seem to be clearing up.  Your face feels heavy. Maybe you even have a dull headache...

You may have heard that toilet seats are one of the dirtiest places in your home. But is that actually true? The idea can be unsettling, especially in...

One day, your favorite foods tasted great. The next, your coffee smells burnt, onions make you gag and chocolate tastes like cardboard. If food still tastes...

You cut your hand on a piece of metal. You step on a nail in the garage. Your child scrapes their knee on the playground. In these kinds of situations,...

When you hear the word shingles, you probably picture a painful rash. And yes, shingles often causes a rash. But for many people, symptoms begin long before...

Seeing blood when you cough or spit can be scary. Even a little blood can make your heart beat fast and make you think of the worst.  Coughing or spitting...

Your blood work results are in and your white blood cell (WBC) count is flagged as high. Even if you feel fine, that result alone can raise questions and...

Leftovers can make life easier. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or the day after takeout, reheating a bowl of rice seems harmless.  But rice is one food...

You’ve finally stopped shivering. Your head isn’t pounding anymore. And for the first time in days, you can smell your morning coffee again. After battling...