Author: Abeer Fatima

What if you consider yourself healthy but are unknowingly carrying an unseen risk? HIV often progresses quietly, with early symptoms so subtle they might be mistaken for something minor. Therefore, recognizing these signs early can be life-saving. Globally, 1.3 million…

You might have heard some age-old remedies recommended by your elders to improve heart health. Turmeric and garlic take the lead here!  But you’re confused! Do they really work? You have already heard tons of pros and cons of the…

As the year wraps up, you’re probably busy with celebrating holidays, family gatherings, light festivals, and a thousand to-dos for 2025.  It’s all fun and games until the holiday season is over, and you’re left with a thousand deadlines, work…

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dog bites often lead to 800,000 hospital visits in the US each year, with around half of the victims being children between the age of 5 and 9.  Frightening and painful, dog bites…

Feeling a little anxious about your upcoming annual check-up? No worries! We're here to help you feel more prepared!  Whether it's for your child, yourself, or a loved one, a yearly physical helps keep track of your health and catch…

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard about the recent E. coli outbreak impacting nearly 13 states in the U.S. Many who fell ill ate something in common – a popular fast-food burger.  During this outbreak, urgent care…

We’ve all been there! Waking up with a sore, scratchy throat and instantly wondering what’s going on. Is it just a cold? Could it be strep? Or maybe tonsillitis?  Symptoms such as sore throat can overlap, making it tricky to…

Imagine carrying a sexually transmitted infection or disease and not even knowing it. Scary, right? STDs or STIs have become more common in the past years.  In fact, the CDC estimates that one in five Americans have STIs, and most…

Urinary tract infections are indeed painful and take a toll on your body if the symptoms worsen.  The burning sensation, constant trips to the bathroom and the annoying feeling of not being able to empty the urinary bladder are enough…