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…

You have recovered from COVID and are assuming yourself to be as healthy as you were earlier with all the COVID-related symptoms gone.  But the fact is, climbing stairs and walking extra steps still cause you to burst into coughing.  …

Feeling the dreaded tickle in your throat or a congested nose that doesn't quit?  Maybe you've already Googled your symptoms and surprise, Dr. Internet has been suggesting all sorts of medicines and remedies all at once. ‘How about I just…

You may be surprised to know that almost 20 million people in the United States have food allergies, of which 16 million are adults and 4 million are children.  Food allergies most commonly develop in babies and children because their…

"I got the flu shot and still got sick! What's the use?"  You may be feeling a bit skeptical about getting the flu vaccine when you’ve had flu, even after being vaccinated.  But here's the thing! If you ended up…

Is the summer wave draining your energy? You may feel like zipping out of your home for outdoor adventures, but with the sun on the brick, you’re having some second thoughts!  Extensive heat not only ruins your planned summer fun…

You’re tired of the constant pain in the ear and it’s keeping you up at night and making your days miserable!  You’ve ignored it for a day or two but it seems to get worse, especially when you’re lying down.…

Fever is one of the hallmark symptoms of coronavirus, but is it even possible to have COVID without a fever? Let’s dive in! The most recent Omicron variants, KP.2 and KP.3, reveal a slightly different pattern of symptoms. Unlike the…