Do you feel a pounding headache, dizziness, and extreme exhaustion these days after spending time outdoors or commuting home? You are not alone. Chicago is once again experiencing a dangerous heat wave this summer, with temperatures climbing to 90°F and…

Waking up with a dry, scratchy throat, blocked nose, and heavy pressure sitting around the eyes and face often makes people wonder, “ Can a sinus infection cause a sore throat?” The answer is yes. That scratchy throat you keep…

What Medicines Help a Sore Throat Waking up with a scratchy throat often brings one immediate thought: What can I take for instant relief? That mild irritation can quickly turn into pain when swallowing, talking, or even breathing through your…

It doesn’t take longer when a flu wave hits, and you start experiencing sudden fever, runny nose, on-and-off sniffles, sore throat, and that constant drop in energy that’s hard to ignore. Flu is a widespread respiratory illness that always seems…

Natural Remedies for Sore Throat That Actually Work Do you experience that scratchy and dry feeling in your throat every once in a while that gets over everything? It’s usually a sore throat paying you a visit. It could be…

If you’re sexually active with more than one partner, it’s natural to worry about your risk of STDs. At times, you start to wonder “Am I overthinking this, or should I really get it checked?” While it’s easier to brush…

As the spring arrives, a scratchy throat, those on-and-off sniffles and the constant congestion become your unwelcomed companions. Things get worse when you can’t tell whether that run-down feeling is due to a cold or seasonal allergies. It’s one of…

Is that sneeze in the morning just a little discomfort or the start of a pattern that follows you all day? It might hit you mid conversation during a meeting or probably when you sit down to relax after a…

You don’t think much of it when a sudden fall, twist, or maybe a sharp pull stops you in your tracks. Most people brush it off, saying “ I will rest it out”. However, the realization hits when the affected…

Have you experienced that sudden tightness and burning in the chest that stops you mid-moment while having a meal, lying in a bed, or doing a regular chore? For a split second, our mind goes for the worst-case scenario and…