You probably know that cholesterol is important and that there are “good” and “bad” versions of it. But what IS the difference? Here is everything you need to know about…
A doctor’s office visit requires a few things: health insurance card, a photo ID and a method of payment. How insurance is billed (and potentially what you may owe) for…
You know vitamins are good for you, and you might know humans get vitamin D from exposure to the sun’s warming rays. There are also vitamin D supplements sold over…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be annoying, painful and disrupting to your life. How long does a UTI last? Although most UTIs aren’t serious, symptoms can be severe enough…
Some people with COVID-19 are being treated with antivirals. What are antivirals? Where can you get antivirals? Antivirals are used to manage the symptoms caused by coronavirus infection. What are…
Mpox rash symptoms include pimples or blisters that can be painful or itchy and often are located on or near the genitals or anus, according to health care providers. In…
What is the difference between a registered nurse (with the credential R.N.) and a nurse practitioner (with the credential APRN)? “Although they are both critical members of a care team,…
Summer is in full swing — don’t get sidelined by injury or illness this summer. Here are four of the top summer injuries and what to do about them. Heat-related…
When you’re sick, you want to feel better faster. You might think antibiotics are always the answer, but that’s not exactly true. Are antibiotics “bad” for you? No. And also…
If dehydration leg cramps are cramping your exercise routine, the cure might be as close as your water bottle. Cramps from dehydration are usually harmless but painful. Here is the…
Compared to women, more men avoid going to the doctor, skip recommended health screenings and practice riskier behaviors. As a result, they also live with more years of bad health…
Spring has sprung in Kentucky, and with it comes those leaves of three: poison ivy. If you think you have poison ivy, here’s what you need to know. Rashes from…