Healthy Living
C. diff, one of the most common hospital infections, explained
C. diff (clostridioides difficile) infections are increasingly common, and the COVID-19 pandemic may further boost infection rates.
Primarily caused by improperly… Read More ›
Don’t skip kids’ vaccinations and other COVID-19 tips for parents
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, pediatricians across the U.S. are seeing an estimated 70-80% fewer patients than usual—which means that… Read More ›
Medicine on the Move
The dramatic growth of osteopathic medicine continues, according to the 2019 Osteopathic Medical Profession report. Today, the total number of… Read More ›
COVID-19 Poses a Unique Risk to Smokers
“The stress of social distancing, more time at home, and the overall psychological toll of the pandemic means many people… Read More ›
Telemedicine: Staying Well in the COVID-19 Era
As the spread of COVID-19 has forced patients to forego doctor visits and urgent care centers, people are turning toward… Read More ›
Shift Workers At Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes
Shift workers are at a significantly increased risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a person’s risk for… Read More ›
Clearing Up Adult Acne Myths
Zits and pimples are generally thought to be a problem for teenagers with raging hormones and fast-food diets. However, adult… Read More ›
Less Sleep Linked to Obesity in African Americans
A new study examined associations between body mass index (BMI) and reported amounts of sleep, using data from 3,778 African… Read More ›
What you need to know about C. auris, a rare but potentially deadly fungus
Candida auris (C. auris) is a multidrug-resistant fungus responsible for a rising number of infections and deaths around the world.… Read More ›
Are you treating jellyfish stings with the right liquid?
An estimated 150 million people are stung by jellyfish globally each year. In most cases, the sting is painful, but… Read More ›