Bruises occur when blood comes out of blood vessels into the skin or just below the skin’s surface. Bruises can occur from a fall, accident, sports injury or medical procedure.
As the change in seasons ushers in cooler weather, it also means the start of flu season. How long flu season lasts can vary but typically begins in November and lasts well into March or early April.
After being stuck inside and isolated with COVID-19, you may be anxious to get back to your usual routine. Returning to exercise depends on your level of health before COVID-19, as well as your age and how sick you were.
Kombucha is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. The resulting liquid contains vinegar, B vitamins and a number of other chemical compounds.
Around a million diagnosed cases of shingles (herpes zoster) occur annually in the United States. You may have seen Justin Bieber's 2022 Instagram video announcing he had one type of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a neurological disorder brought on by the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.
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