Symptoms & Causes of Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
What are the symptoms of kidney infections? Symptoms of kidney infections vary by age. Symptoms may include chills fever pain in your back, side, or groin nausea vomiting cloudy, dark, bloody, or foul-smelling urine frequent, painful urination A child younger than 2 years old with a kidney infection may only have a high fever. An […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – November 2022
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed annually in November and highlights the need for more research to be conducted while cultivating a better understanding of the disease. Tragically, lung cancer is the second most common cancer and is also known as the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women worldwide. Each year, 218,500 […]
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (or mild TBI). It happens when a blow to the head or an injury makes the head move back and forth with a lot of force. This causes chemical changes in the brain and, sometimes, damage to the brain cells. Teens who follow their health […]
Living with Severe Joint Pain
Almost 15 million US adults live with severe joint pain related to arthritis. Severe joint pain limits a person’s ability to do basic tasks and affects their quality of life. Learning self-management skills and being active can help manage severe joint pain. CDC Study on Severe Joint Pain A CDC study looked at severe joint […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. BCAM-2022-Community-Sharing-Calendar Original Article – https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/
Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Summary Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. To remain […]
Stroke Signs and Symptoms
Learn what to do if you or someone else is having a stroke. During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause. By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own. Call 9-1-1 immediately if any […]
What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs
Español | Other Languages On This Page Can flu be treated? What are flu antiviral drugs? What should I do if I think I am sick with flu? Should I still get a flu vaccine? What are the benefits of antiviral drugs? When should antiviral drugs be taken for treatment? What antiviral drugs are recommended […]
The Emotional Benefits of Exercise
Research shows the benefits of exercise go beyond just physical well-being. Learn how physical activity helps support emotional and mental health. Share this infographic and help spread the word about the emotional benefits of exercise. Click on the social media icons above, or copy and paste the URL and post it to your account (Twitter, […]
Heart Attack Symptoms
Español Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden and crushing chest pain that comes when the blood flow to heart gets blocked. Heart attack symptoms can start slowly and can be mild or more serious and sudden. Symptoms also may come and go over several hours. The symptoms of a heart attack can be […]