HFMD is a viral infection most commonly caused by viruses in the coxsackievirus or enterovirus family. It causes painful blisters in the mouth, throat, hands, feet and diaper area in children.
Type 1 diabetes can appear suddenly and is not caused by diet or lifestyle habits. It's important to be aware of the symptoms associated with Type 1 diabetes and know when to seek testing and care.
Nebraska Medicine pharmacist, Kaitlyn Stewart, PharmD goes through the basics of finding a multivitamin that is right for you and the stage of life you're in.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of parents to cancel well-child visits, and, as a result, many children missed routine vaccinations. The good news is that the trend is reversing as the pandemic recedes. The World Health Organization says the number of children missing out on vaccinations is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.
Even if it feels like the day is in the distant future, all children will reach a point when they need adult health care. There are many factors to consider, starting with a patient’s health history and needs.
If you’re a college student, maintaining healthy routines is important even when you’re away from home. On campus and in social settings, you face many new health concerns, including respiratory viruses, reproductive health and alcohol consumption. You can do many things to stay healthy, but you should also seek proper medical care when you are feeling unwell.
Even though you may be young and healthy, an annual physical is still important at this age because it keeps a pulse on your well-being. It gives you a chance to ask your doctor questions and get healthy lifestyle tips about your diet, exercise routine, drugs and tobacco use, drinking habits, safer sex and more.
Feeling under the weather? Most people say vitamin C is their go-to, but does it help? Learn more about vitamin C and whether it can prevent or treat colds.
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