#health-awareness

#health-awareness

Lyme disease is the most common and well-known tick-borne illness. When a tick bites, the Lyme bacteria transfers through the bite into the bloodstream.

When Lorraine Kelly Donnelly felt a cramp in her left hand at the start of 2025, she didn't think anything of it. But when a week later the pain was still there, she made an appointment to see her GP.

I recently did an interview and had a lapse in judgment, which resulted in me making a tasteless joke about CTE and asthma. It was never my intention to downplay the seriousness of head injuries or asthma.

Oral health is a window to overall health! Following a screening exam, adult patients may receive one free dental service, either cleaning or tooth extraction.

The pandemic-era spike in liquor and beer sales has fizzled out, with beer sales down nearly 6%, spirits down 5.6%, and wine down 9%. Rising prices, tighter budgets, and health concerns are driving consumers away from traditional alcoholic beverages.

Eddie Baker, 83, revealed that participation in the EPIC clinical trial for penile cancer, involving immunotherapy and chemotherapy, may have extended his life by two years.

The early aughts saw an inescapable trend of tanning, epitomized by the Jersey Shore ethos of 'gym, tan, laundry,' leading to tanning salons becoming popular hangouts.

"Ticks themselves are not particularly dangerous to humans, it's just, unfortunately, the diseases that they can carry can be transmitted to humans [and] end up causing them harm."

Many people don't know it, but men under age 40 are the most likely age group to develop testicular cancer. Of the approximately 10,000 cases diagnosed annually, 51% are diagnosed in young men between 20 to 34.

Ben Howland, deeply detail-oriented, planned his retirement with intention, moving to Santa Barbara to enjoy life post-coaching while reminiscing about his time at UCLA.

Sunscreen on my face so I don't age quickly.

We never thought something like this could happen to someone we love. Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets, and educate those around you.

While some guests were pretty angry about weddings on a Thursday, one writer argues it's a smart move that offers more availability and less competition for venues.

A 90% accuracy of a COVID-19 test suggests that those who possess the disease will test positive 90% of the time, not that 90% of positives have the disease.

Food safety is just as important at home as it is in a restaurant. While restaurants have a bigger impact because they serve a larger group of people, you don't want to prepare food at home and make a family member sick.

My soft palate closes over my windpipe, and I stop breathing. Given the mayhem that happens to your body when your oxygen level drops, I am grateful I didn't stroke out.

At 15, Maria Jesus Barrena Morcillo's struggles with her reproductive health led to a diagnosis of primary ovarian insufficiency, significantly impacting her life and health.