2016

It All Started With An Itch: Three Common Misconceptions About Head Lice

Head lice is the bane of every parent’s existence. You can feel your scalp itch just by the mere mention of these little buggers. While head lice is a nuisance, many of the feelings associated with the outbreak comes from hysteria and myths that have been handed down over time. Before you go through an all-out panic attack because your child has brought lice home, below are a few things you need to know that will bring you some comfort.…

Should You Be Concerned About A Connection Between Neurological Symptoms And The Zika Virus?

The Zika virus has been in the news because it may be linked to severe birth defects in Brazilian children. Several babies whose mothers had the mosquito-borne virus during early pregnancy have been born with microcephaly, which produces smaller heads and brains, with resulting cognitive issues. But now Zika is also connected to a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome, where the body’s immune system attacks part of the nervous system. The research done on this connection, which was published in the British medical journal The Lancet, is preliminary and centered in French Polynesia rather than South America.…

A Little Sun Screen Can Save You From Painful Skin Damage

You’re looking forward to spending some time in the sun this summer. While there are health benefits to the sun, such as the production of vitamin D, there are serious dangers to overexposure. Here is how your skin really reacts to the sun and how you can prevent skin damage. What You Can’t See Hurts You Sunlight is composed of light in the visible spectrum and three types of light that you can’t see.…

4 Remedies For Sinus Pain

It’s the worst feeling: your sinuses are painfully inflamed, you’re congested, and the feeling of pressure in your head is intense. If you have an ongoing sinus infection, you may need to see a doctor for antibiotics. But before it gets to that point, there are things you can do at home to naturally relieve the pressure and pain. Here are four remedies to try for sinus pain: Flush Your Sinuses with a Neti Pot…

6 Signs That Your Child Has An Ear Infection

If your child has been unusually cranky lately, he or she could be suffering from a painful ear infection. An ear infection, which is a common childhood ailment, occurs when the middle ear becomes inflamed due to an overgrowth of bacteria. When your child’s ears become infected, fluid accumulates behind the eardrum, causing pressure and swelling. Still, you may be unsure of the signs associated with an ear infection. Here are a few of them:…

4 Things You Need To Know About Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a very serious skin disorder that is characterized by the development of a widespread rash and epidermal detachment. Here are four things you need to know about it. What causes it? Medications are the major cause of this disorder. A wide variety of medications have been reported to lead to toxic epidermal necrolysis, including commonly-used drugs like penicillin and ibuprofen. A number of other antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiepileptic drugs, and antiretroviral drugs have also been implicated.…