What is Strep Throat? Strep is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils caused by group A streptococcus.
Patient Education
Hearing Loss
The symptoms of hearing loss may not how up until later in life, but the damage may already be underway. Denial of this risk is a significant problem and it warrants the attention and concern of all of us.
Insect Bites
Stings and bites from insects are common. Insect and spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common and may last from a few
Allergies
Allergies can be seasonal (more common at certain times of the year) and perennial (occurring all-year long). They both bother many people. Often you can suspect your allergy because it
Internet Safety
In today’s computer driven era, children and teens are spending more and more time on the Internet. No longer is this reserved for researching a school project, Internet use is
Rear-Facing Car Seats
The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that children stay in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the highest weight or maximum height allowed by a convertible car seat.
What is Vitamin D
Vitamin D is naturally produced by the body’s skin with exposure to sunlight. However, many don’t realize the conditions required for adequate production: during the summer, 20% body exposure at
Sunscreen Use
Sunscreens are chemical agents that help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, damage the skin and increase your
