All Your Summer Skin Questions Answered

Save your summer skin with our guide to playing it safe in the sand, surf and great outdoors. Summer is a favorite season of many because of its warm temperatures, long weekends and the ability to play in the sand and surf. Yet all this time in the great outdoors can lead to some serious […]

10 Pool Borne Illnesses to Protect Yourself Against This Summer

Swimming this summer could leave you vulnerable to pool-borne illness. Check out our guide to protect yourself. There is no doubt that swimming is a great way to cool off in the summer. When the mercury rises it offers a fun way to stay cool and get in some exercise as well. But this favorite […]

How would you know that labor is near?

Labor marks the end of pregnancy and start of motherhood. It’s what every mom-to-be is excited yet nervous about. It’s natural to worry about labor and look for signs that give you an idea of when it would start. Though it is true that the exact timing of labor is difficult to predict, there are […]

Note to my Family: If you are Sick this Easter STAY HOME

I’m just gonna say it- we’ve all been to that one family get together where someone has come who is obviously sick but trying to play it off like they are not contagious. If you have been this person, this post is for you. If you have been victimized by that person, this post […]

Tonsil Stones: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Tonsil stones: a tiny stone in your mouth that can lead to big problems Do you often need to check your breath to make sure it’s fresh? If you often find your breath has an unpleasant odor you are certainly not alone. It is estimated that 50 million Americans suffer from bad breath each year […]

Tonsils: Everything you Never Knew About your Throat’s First Line of Defense

Tonsils: A tiny part of your immune system that can have a big impact on your oral health While hard to see and often a forgotten part of the anatomy, your tonsils actually act as an important part of your immune system. Take a look at our guide to everything you need to know about […]

Is Tonsillitis Contagious?

Tonsillitis: how to deal when your mouth’s first line of defense becomes inflamed Once common on the chopping block in childhood, tonsils are making a comeback in modern mouths. After all, those oval mounds of tissue are one of your body’s best lines of defense. But even the best bodyguards can get inflamed. Check out […]

Tonsil Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Tonsil cancer: how to spot the signs and symptoms of this rare oral cancer Does the thought of contracting cancer put a lump in your throat? Difficulty swallowing is just one of many symptoms of the tonsil cancer. This rare form of oral cancer has symptoms that could easily be mistaken for a viral or […]

Viral Throat Infections

Viral throat infections: is that tickle a viral throat infection or something more serious? Check out our guide to determining the cause of your throat irritation You notice a tickle or irritation in your throat. While it could be something as simple as irritation from smoke, pollution or allergens in the air, it is […]

Viral, Bacterial and Staph Throat Infections

Determining whether your sore throat infection is bacterial, viral or a staph infection isn’t always easy. Check out our guide to determining the cause of the tickle in your throat. A tickle in your throat is often the first sign of illness, but what action do you need to take? Sometimes a tickle is […]

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