SELF-CARE CORNER Like a first aid kit, a cold care kit contains all the essentials for managing a cold. Whether a run-of-the-mill cold virus, the flu, or COVID-19, the items in your kit make managing symptoms easier. Medicine Depending on the severity of your symptoms, some medications can bring much-needed relief. Always follow the dosing […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Family pets, stray dogs and cats or neighborhood animals can all bite. Do you know what to do if you or your child gets a bite? What to do now Right away, you should: * Wash the skin wound with soap and water. * If it’s bleeding, use a clean towel to gently
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SELF-CARE CORNER A first aid kit is an essential self-care item that should always be handy. A well-stocked kit prepares you for any situation or emergency that may arise. If you don’t have a first aid kit, you can purchase ready-made kits at most pharmacies. Ideally, you should have a kit for your home as
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WELL-BEING When you donate blood, you are potentially saving a life. The American Red Cross estimates that someone needs blood every two seconds. Your donation makes that possible. The donation process is pretty simple, but there are a few things you should know in advance to prepare. Donation eligibility To donate blood, you must meet
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MEDICAL NEWS A severe allergic reaction can be life threatening. It’s called anaphylaxis. The symptoms begin within minutes of eating a trigger food or after a bee sting or touching poison ivy. Some drugs can cause these serious reactions too. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America offers this safety advice: * Know the symptoms:
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SELF-CARE CORNER Or maybe the real issue is to heat or not to heat? Either way, whether you’re dealing with a one-time injury or chronic aches and pains, a few simple guidelines will help you know whether it’s best to bag some ice or get the trusty heating pad. Dr. Scott Lynch, director of sports
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MEDICAL NEWS Act fast to lower your risk for problems related to Lyme disease caused by tick bites, urges Time for Lyme, Inc. Have I been bitten? Lyme disease can only be transmitted from a bite by an infected deer tick, not from another person or animal, although pets commonly bring ticks into the home.
MEDICAL NEWS If you are allergic to latex, you usually know it. You can react with sneezing or worse symptoms because your body is reacting to proteins in natural rubber latex, which is made from the rubber tree. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America suggests you do this: * Always wear a medical ID
SELF-CARE CORNER When the furnace fires up and the humidity drops, the nose is most at risk. Nosebleeds can range from a simple, brief annoying amount of bleeding to life-threatening bleeding, according to Dr. Peter Shepard, an ear, nose, and throat expert. The nose has a collection of blood vessels called Kiesselbach’s plexus. This area
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MEDICAL NEWS Heat and humidity can trigger three major illnesses, according to Dr. Eric Kirkendall, of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: Heat strokesymptoms include hot flushed skin, high fevers (over 104ºF), altered mental states such as confusion, and can be accompanied by seizures. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency and needs to be treated promptly.
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