The word “flu” is often used very casually. People say they had the flu, or the stomach flu, or “some kind of flu is going …
The word “flu” is often used very casually. People say they had the flu, or the stomach flu, or “some kind of flu is going …
Many people don’t give any thought to influenza, commonly called the flu, but they should. True influenza is a highly contagious, viral illness that can …
Fall Prevention in the ElderlyPreventing Older People From Falling at Home Many older people are at risk of falling in their own homes. Those that …
Pertussis is the scientific name for whooping cough, a respiratory infection that causes the most serious illness in infants. It was a common and sometimes …
Lactose intolerance refers to the symptoms experienced by people taking in milk products who cannot digest milk sugar properly. Lactose, the scientific name for milk …
There is abundant evidence about the benefits of exercise for people of all ages. Exercise improves cardiovascular health, bone strength, and reduces the risk of …
Osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes called “wear-and-tear” arthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of joint pain in adults. More than 25 million people …
Celiac disease (CD), also sometimes called gluten intolerance or non-tropical sprue is a condition in which a person’s intestines cannot digest part of the protein …
Who has food allergies? Food allergies are an increasingly common problem all over the world. As many as 6% to 8% of children in the …