Only a few weeks into 2018, and the U.S. is being hit by a flu outbreak. Since public health authorities began keeping track of widespread outbreaks over 13 years ago, there has never been a flu spread of this level. The Center […]
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In recent months, more studies have been done on the effects of video games and how they correlate to health. These debates root back to the 80’s and this week the World Health Organization (WHO) labeled gaming disorder as a mental health condition. Gaming disorder is described by the WHO as a pattern […]
Are Video Games a Health Hazard?
As we enter 2018, we look back on all the weird health questions we might have had throughout the year. According to Google, the most search medical maladies were hiccups, snoring, kidney stones, and lupus. If you’ve yet to get the questions to your answers, then I’ll provide some answer. Hiccups This […]
Most Asked Health Questions of 2017
When the temperatures begin to drop, it is common for people to believe the cold weather makes them sick. Could the drop in temperature really cause you to “catch a cold?” Well, the short answer is no. Rather, the common cold actually comes from the rhinovirus. The rhinovirus is the most common […]
Does the Cold Weather Actually Make You Sick?
Due to the massive destruction of Hurricane Harvey, South and Central Texas have been going through a rough patch. With the flood came water, animals, toxic chemicals, sewage, debris, and waste, which is causing the pollution of the standing water. Some people in the Texas area have been seen all over […]