Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19? Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus first identified in 2019. Flu is caused by infection with a flu virus (influenza viruses). From what we know, COVID-19 spreads more easily […]
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling but also can occur with no symptoms. You can get DVT if you have certain medical conditions that affect how […]
Seizure First Aid
About 1 out of 10 people may have a seizure during his or her lifetime. That means seizures are common, and one day you might need to help someone during or after a seizure. Learn what you can do to keep that person safe until the seizure stops by itself. About 1 out of 10 […]
Dizziness
It’s common to sometimes feel dizzy, lightheaded or off-balance, and it’s not usually serious. See a GP if you’re worried. Check if you have dizziness Dizziness includes feeling: off-balance giddy lightheaded or faint like you’re spinning or things around you are spinning (vertigo) How you can treat dizziness yourself Dizziness usually goes away on its own. […]
Treat “mini strokes” as an emergency, not a gentle warning
May 14, 2020 Transient ischemic attack needs a new name. Its current nickname, mini stroke, doesn’t fill the bill either. Both suggest something small and passing, a fleeting problem you can put off until you have the time to do something about it. What’s needed is something that conveys urgency and harm because a transient […]
How CRISPR Is Changing Cancer Research and Treatment
July 27, 2020, by NCI Staff Ever since scientists realized that changes in DNA cause cancer, they have been searching for an easy way to correct those changes by manipulating DNA. Although several methods of gene editing have been developed over the years, none has really fit the bill for a quick, easy, and cheap technology. But a game-changer […]
The Surprising Benefits of Donating Blood
Amid a worsening blood shortage, New York-Presbyterian experts explain how donating blood not only helps someone in need, but also offers health benefits for the donors themselves. very two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion, according to the American Red Cross. The benefits of donating blood include helping people injured in accidents, […]
Extreme Obesity, And What You Can Do
Too much weight can take a toll on your body, especially your heart. The good news is that there are steps you can take to get healthier — and even losing a little body weight can start you on the right path. Why lose weight? If you’re extremely obese, losing weight can mean “less heart disease, […]
Health benefits of eating well
A well-balanced diet provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness, such as some cancers Keeping active and eating a healthy balanced diet can also help you to maintain a healthy […]
When Is Back or Neck Pain an Emergency?
Jan 12, 2019 Kevin R. O’Neill, MD, MS Spine Surgeon Most people experience back pain or neck pain at some point in their lives—and most cases are not an emergency. Bouts of spine-related pain can usually be managed at home with an over the counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory drug, OTC pain reliever or ice and heat. […]