More than three million cases of pneumonia are diagnosed each year in the U.S. About one million of those cases need to be treated in the hospital, and around 50,000 cases become fatal.

Sodium is an essential nutrient for our bodies but consuming too much salt can have serious consequences. Increased sodium levels may cause you to retain water, leading to puffiness, bloating, and weight gain.

The signs and symptoms of a cold became much more alarming when the coronavirus disease pandemic set upon us last year, but colds continue to cause the same nuisance they have caused for years.

If you have a sore throat, you’ll likely wonder what’s causing your discomfort and what you can do about it. A sore throat is a common condition that can have many causes.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, one of the nerves in the hand, is compressed. CTS affects approximately 50 out of 1,000 people.

Swimmer’s ear affects more than just swimmers. Otitis externa, commonly known as “swimmer’s ear,” is a condition that results in about 2.4 million healthcare visits each year in the United States.

About 31 million Americans are affected by a sinus infection each year. Microorganisms, like viruses, bacteria, or fungus, can take over one or more sinuses and trigger a sinus infection, also known as “sinusitis.”

How deep does a cut need to be before stitches are required? Incorrectly assessing the need for stitches can lead to complications like disfigurement from scarring, serious infection, or amputation.

Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including the inability to open the mouth, tightening of vocal cords, trouble swallowing, and difficulty breathing.

About 20% of ear infections occur in adults. Getting an ear infection as an adult can be more serious than getting one as a child.

The risk for developing certain diseases can increase if you have a family history of those diseases.

If the cold causes your fingers to blanche or become numb, there are a couple of conditions with which you should become well-acquainted. Those changes in your digits may be a problem with blood vessel spasms known as Raynaud’s Disease, or they may indicate a cold exposure injury leading to frostbite. So which is which?

Are you a fan of skiing, snowboarding, or mountain climbing? To enjoy those spectacular views, be prepared and know what to do in case you develop altitude sickness.

Vaccinations are one of the most important methods of disease prevention and play an integral role in public health. Why are they so important?

Over the last 20 years, the number of U.S. adults diagnosed with diabetes has doubled due to increasing obesity and an aging population.

Radiation may sound like an ominous term. However, technology has advanced tremendously since scientists first began to understand radiation, and we can now harness this force of nature in marvelous ways.

Hypothermia is a potentially life-threatening condition in which your body temperature drops to dangerously low levels.

What do milk, broccoli, and apples have in common? If you guessed that it has something to do with the “glycemic index,” you guessed right! But do you know why? What is the glycemic index, and why does it matter?

The CDC estimates that 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Chemical eye burns are true emergencies. These kinds of burns can occur at home and at work and can lead to corneal scarring, glaucoma, eyelid injuries, dry eyes, decreased vision, and vision loss.