Covid-19 is so new that not even doctors know everything about it yet. It’s becoming clear, though, that it’s more than just a respiratory condition. In fact, emerging evidence demonstrates that it is also linked to heart damage. Cardiologists are seeing patients who have recovered from COVID-19 yet have signs of inflammation and scar formation …
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Summertime is meant for outdoor activities, but when you bike, swim, or play outside, you risk getting sunburned. Mild sunburns are treatable at home, but some are serious enough to warrant medical attention. Severe or repeated sunburns can even lead to skin cancer. The Importance of Using Sunscreen One of the most effective ways to …
Heat stroke, the most serious form of heat injury, can be fatal without proper medical treatment. Milder heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion, often progress to heat stroke if left untreated. Learn how to spot heat stroke and avoid activities that could lead to this heat injury. Signs of Heat Stroke Heat …
The warm, humid weather in Texas makes it a hotbed for all sorts of insects, many of which bite, sting, or burrow. Some bug bites are nothing but an itchy nuisance, but others can transmit diseases or cause life-threatening allergic reactions. Here are 10 bugs—and the bites and stings that go with them—that you should …
A myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when any part of your heart doesn’t get enough blood. The consequences may be minor or potentially life-threatening, depending on the severity of the attack, your gender, and other factors. Here’s more about what a heart attack feels like so you can be sure …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Both conditions make breathing more difficult. They often occur together in COPD patients with varying degrees of severity. What are the Symptoms of COPD? Symptoms are often mild at first, becoming increasingly severe as the disease progresses. …
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you are at risk of having your blood sugar levels get too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia). Both conditions can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening complications. Symptoms of High & Low Blood Sugar Symptoms of hyperglycemia include: Thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Shortness of …
Norovirus is a very contagious group of stomach viruses that cause vomiting and diarrhea. It is commonly referred to as the “winter vomiting bug” because this is when norovirus spreads most rapidly. Some people call norovirus the “stomach flu,” but norovirus is not related to the influenza virus that causes the flu. How Does Norovirus …
Pneumonia is a respiratory condition that occurs when the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed or filled with pus. It can develop following a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection and is a common complication of the flu. Treatment depends on the type and severity of the infection and may include rest, increased fluid intake, …
Winter brings more than just shorter days and colder temperatures—it also makes you more likely to catch a cold. The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by rhinoviruses and other types of respiratory viruses. You experience numerous unpleasant symptoms and generally feel rundown as your immune system fights off the infection. Here’s …
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