Tag Archives: Health Care

COVID-19, Flu, Health Care, Illness, Medical Care, Treatment

What To Know About Flu Tests—When You Need One, and What To Do if You Test Positive

Posted on by yun
30
Aug

Plus, why it’s important to seek medical care as soon as you start experiencing If you find yourself experiencing fatigue, a sore throat, a runny nose, and a fever in the autumn or winter season, the immediate assumption might lean toward a flu infection. Nonetheless, distinguishing with certainty between influenza and other ailments exhibiting comparable […]

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Flu, Health Care, Medical Care

How Effective Is the Flu Shot? What Doctors Are Saying About This Year’s Vaccines

Posted on by yun
30
Aug

Though not perfect, the shots generally provide decent protection. To begin with the less favorable aspect: Achieving complete effectiveness in vaccines remains a challenge, even though certain vaccines like those for polio and measles exhibit remarkable efficacy. Even vaccines targeted at stable pathogens aren’t infallible due to the varying responses within individuals based on factors […]

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COVID-19, Flu, Health Care, Illness, Medical Care, Symptoms, Treatment

Flu and COVID-19: How Do the Illnesses Compare?

Posted on by yun
29
Aug

The two share a lot of similarities, but there are key differences between them. It’s a common occurrence for a set of symptoms to potentially indicate a variety of distinct conditions or ailments. This can often lead to challenges in accurately identifying the specific illness, disorder, syndrome, or infection afflicting an individual. In March 2020, […]

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Fever, Health Care, Medical Care, Symptoms

What Causes a Fever? Here’s What to Know—And When to See a Doctor

Posted on by yun
29
Aug

FYI: A fever is actually a good sign that your body’s fighting off illness. Encountering a fever can indeed give rise to a range of unpleasant sensations, a sense of unease, and an elevated state of concern, particularly given the current circumstances. It’s probable that you’ve experienced instances of heightened body temperature in the past, […]

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COVID-19, Fever, Health Care, Medical Care, Medications, Symptoms, Treatment

What Temperature Is Considered a Fever in Adults?

Posted on by yun
29
Aug

It’s one of the most common COVID-19 symptoms—here’s the temperature range you need to know. Familiar to most, the concept of fevers is not alien: Individuals have encountered elevated body temperatures on various occasions, often linked to infections caused by bacteria or viruses, such as the well-known influenza. However, since the emergence of COVID-19, there […]

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Health Care, Inflammation, Medical Care, Symptoms, Treatment

What Is a Wet Cough?

Posted on by yun
29
Aug

All that mucus and phlegm are telling you something. AT A GLANCE A productive cough is characterized by the expulsion of mucus, often caused by inflammation or irritation stemming from an infection. Typically, this kind of cough tends to ameliorate naturally and can be eased through the use of readily available medications and home-based treatments. […]

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Flu, Health Care, Medical Care, Medications

How To Get Rid of the Flu Quickly

Posted on by yun
29
Aug

Got flu symptoms? It’s not always possible to speed up your recovery, but certain flu treatments can help reduce the length of your symptoms. Enhancing, optimizing, and ensuring originality: Experiencing the flu may appear as a minor inconvenience, yet in certain instances, this viral ailment can lead to significant complications. Despite the strenuous preventive measures […]

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Health Care, Medical Care, Opioid, Symptoms

Opioid Side Effects: Short-term and Long-term Impact on the Body

Posted on by yun
29
Aug

Constipation is a common complaint, but the effects are wide-ranging and can be severe. Similar to any medication, whether prescribed or not, opioids are associated with a range of potential side effects. What sets opioids apart from many other commonly used medications is their propensity to induce strong addiction. This distinctive characteristic underscores the possibility […]

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Blood, Health Care, Medical Care, Symptoms

What Does Blood in Your Poop (Hematochezia) Mean?

Posted on by yun
29
Aug

It can be frightening to see blood in the toilet or when you wipe after you poop. Health’s medical editor weighs in on some possible causes. Fortuitously, the majority of instances involving rectal bleeding, medically termed as hematochezia, typically do not pose an immediate life-threatening risk, as cited in UpToDate. However, discerning the precise cause […]

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Health Care, Insight, Mental Health

Why Global Warming Is a Serious Threat to Our Mental Health

Posted on by yun
27
Aug

The warmer it gets, the more likely people are to report problems such as depression and stress. The global mean temperature has experienced a notable ascent of approximately 1 degree Celsius (equivalent to 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) since the preindustrial era. Furthermore, there exists a projected potential for an additional half-degree increase by the year 2030. […]

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