What You Need To Know About Malaria Medication
Believe it or not, there is a day, each year, which celebrates mosquitoes. World Mosquito Day falls on August 20th and actually commemorates a very auspicious occasion -- the discovery that female mosquitos can transmit malaria to humans. Thanks to Sir Donald Ross' discovery, we are now able to protect ourselves against this very serious disease. Despite modern-day vaccinations for all types of ...
10 Easy Weight Loss Solutions That Really Work
More people are struggling with obesity today than ever before. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 40 percent of Americans fall into the obese category. But it's worth noting that a large portion of them are trying to do something about it! Studies have shown that almost 50 percent of people are trying to lose weight at any given moment. Are you one of these ...
Diabetic Control Solutions: 10 Ways to Manage Your Diabetes
Receiving a diagnosis of Type II diabetes can be downright depressing for some. You may feel embarrassed, overwhelmed, and hopeless, but there's no need to despair. You're certainly not alone either. Over 100 million Americans in 2015 were diagnosed with either prediabetes or diabetes. It's possible to live a healthy and fulfilling life once you know how to treat it properly. The trut...
What Does Acid Feel Like? 9 Surprising Signs That You Have Acid Reflux
Did you know that 20 percent of Americans have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Each year this common condition affects babies, children, and adults and even leads to millions of hospitalizations when it becomes very serious. Whether you have occasional heartburn or experience it regularly, you're probably familiar with that burn you feel in your chest right after you've had a meal...
The Painfully Slow Clap: How to Find a Gonorrhea Treatment Fast
Gonorrhea (or the clap) is the 2nd most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States after chlamydia. There are an estimated 820,000 new cases of gonorrhea every year in the U.S., and 1.7 million cases globally. Luckily, gonorrhea treatment is accessible, quick and relatively pain-free. The worst part is telling your partner(s) about the infection, but if caught and treated e...
Spring is Here: 10 Allergy Solutions to Help You Survive the Season
Approximately 30% of adults and 40% of children suffer from allergies. While most allergies aren't enough to send you to the ER, they can cause debilitating congestion and discomfort. Instead of confining yourself to your room on the particularly bad days, you can be proactive about your condition. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, the worst time of year is upon you. But with just a fe...