Is there anything more awkward than that moment at the park when a toddler sneezes—directly into the communal sandbox—and you wonder if you should just set your lunch down and go home? Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a way…
A strange rash and a fever can turn any family’s day upside down. Hand, foot and mouth disease is common in young kids, but parents and caregivers of any age group should know what to look for. It’s caused by…
There’s always a certain feeling when something in your body just isn’t quite right. Maybe it’s a wave of tiredness that hits harder than your morning coffee, or your partner says you’re looking a bit yellow but you brush it…
You ever wake up after a long night, look in the mirror, spot a lump on your arm, and think, “Is this karma from last night or do I got something viral?” You start asking Google questions your doctor would…
Pertussis, often called whooping cough, spreads fast and can leave lasting effects if missed early. Spotting signs of pertussis right away makes a real difference in getting care and stopping its spread. At first, symptoms may seem mild, like a…
There’s nothing quite like waking up, prying your eyes open, and realizing your eyelashes feel glued together. You squint at the mirror—a red, watery gaze meets you, and you think, “Well, guess I’m not going to work today.” Pink eye…
Ever wake up and think, “Why does my left eye feel like it spent the night snuggling a dirty sock?” You stumble into the bathroom, take one look, and—bam—your eye looks like it’s made a deal with the devil. It’s…
Red, itchy eyes are hard to miss. If you wake up with sticky lids or find it tough to keep from rubbing your eyes, you might be spotting the early signs of pink eye. Quick swelling, watery discharge, and a…
Hepatitis can sneak up on you. It attacks your liver, often in silence at first. Small signs show up in your body before you might even feel sick—think tiredness, fever or a hint of yellow in your eyes. These early…
Mold slips into everyday spaces fast. It grows behind walls, in basements or inside old cabinets. Before you spot its fuzzy patches, the signs of mold poisoning may show up in how you feel every day. You might think the…
