Seasonal allergies affect more than 60 million people each year, and that number is on the rise. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , rising temperatures caused by climate change have lead to longer allergy seasons and poorer air quality. These longer seasons are causing more people to experience allergies and asthma attacks … Continued
Approximately 39.5 percent of people will be diagnosed with some type of cancer during their lifetime. However, about 50 percent of cancer cases and 50 percent of cancer deaths are preventable. Yes, preventable. The good news is you can lower your risk of cancer. But you have to be willing to do the work. The … Continued
Wrinkles, gray hair and stiff joints are some of the most noticeable changes people experience as they get older. But did you know bladder elasticity naturally decreases as well? The bladder walls and pelvic floor may also weaken. When this happens, your bladder is unable to stretch to accommodate bigger amounts of urine, which means … Continued
Each year in the United States, 1.1 million burn injuries require medical care. The most common cause of burn is direct contact with a fire or flame. Other thermal burns occur following exposure to heat sources like scalding water, hot grease, steam and even the sun. If you’ve been treating a burn at home and … Continued
Every day in the United States, more than 25,000 people sprain their ankle. More than 1 million people visit emergency rooms each year because of ankle injuries. If you trip or fall unexpectedly and notice pain, swelling or numbness in the affected limb, it’s important to seek medical attention. Urgent care centers like Coastal Urgent … Continued
The playground is a fun place for most kids. They learn how to socialize and have fun while doing so. However, the playground can also be an unsafe place and this is largely because safety guidelines may not have been followed. In order for the playground to be safe. You and your kids need to … Continued
There are 206 bones in adults and 231 in infants and children. With that many bones, it’s no wonder that there are times when we accidentally may break a bone or two. But, just how to treat a broken bone once it’s happened is the real question. By the time you’ve finished looking through our … Continued
Are you experiencing symptoms of a fever, cold, or flu? If so, how can you tell the difference? It’s important that you know what you’re going through, so you can get the right treatment and protect others at the same time. Sometimes, you may need emergency care. We’ll walk you through what you need to … Continued
It doesn’t matter how severe your wound is; without proper wound care, you could end up with infections, fevers, or worse. Nearly everyone experiences open wounds at some point, and most are harmless enough to be treated at home. But how should you approach open wound care or burn wound care, and how do you … Continued
Did you know that most burns occur either at home or in the workplace? Some burns are worse than others. There are many circumstances when you might burn yourself in which you won’t need any medical help. It’s not always so obvious when you need to consult a doctor about your burns. Of course, third-degree burns require medical … Continued