Opioid overdose
Key factsThe term “opioids” includes compounds that are extracted from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) as well as semisynthetic and...
Diseases and medical conditions
People at Increased Risk for Severe Respiratory Illnesses | Respiratory Illnesses
Overview Illnesses caused by respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV can make anyone sick. However, there are a range...
Where Is the Medical Home for Postinfectious Illness?
Brittany L. Adler, MD, was a rheumatology fellow in 2017 when she evaluated a young woman with severe fatigue, dizziness,...
Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick | Respiratory Illnesses
Recommendation Stay home and away from others if you have respiratory illness symptoms. When you may have a respiratory...
Get to know why vaccines matter at every age
Most of us aren’t fond of getting shots. But making sure you’re up on immunizations might help you or your...
Rethinking periodontal care: A medical condition with a dental solution
The conventional approach to periodontal therapy has long emphasized mechanical debridement, calculus removal, and surface polishing. While these procedures address...
8 emerging uses for medical cannabis | Interests
8 emerging uses for medical cannabisHope is on the horizon for people who want to use marijuana to treat medical...
12 Diagnostic Imaging tests everyone should know
Julie Evans, for Parrish Healthcare | Florida TodayRecent trends of attempting to self-diagnose a medical condition based on online searches...
RFK Jr., MAHA rhetoric put health responsibility on individuals. Some patients feel blamed for illnesses.
On a recent weekday evening, Ashly Richards helped her 13-year-old son, Case, with homework. He did math problems and some...
