Group A strep bacteria tend to be very contagious and are spread through respiratory droplets or through direct contact with an infected individual who has infected sores on their skin.
The flu can still be a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Though every flu season is different many people are hospitalized and thousands die from flu-related illnesses every year. A yearly flu shot is the best way to help protect you, and your community, against the flu.
86 million Americans have prediabetes, a condition that occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than it should be, but not yet in the diabetes range. Fortunately for those diagnosed with this condition, it’s not too late to turn things around, as it is reversible!
Poison ivy, oak and sumac belong to a family of plants that produce one of the most common allergic reactions in the United States.
In osteoporosis, the inside of the bones becomes porous and thin. Over time this weakens the bones and may make them more likely to break. Osteoporosis is much more common in women then in men.
Like tobacco, marijuana contains many chemicals that can hurt the lungs and cause cancer. One marijuana cigarette can cause more damage to the lungs than many tobacco cigarettes, because marijuana has more tar in it and is usually smoked without filters.
If you have diabetes, it means your body doesn't make enough insulin, or it doesn't use insulin the right way. Without enough insulin, sugar builds up in your blood instead of going to your cells to be used for energy.
Depression is a medical illness like diabetes or high blood pressure. It affects about 17% or people at some time in their lives. It's twice as common in women as in men.
