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.

The record-breaking 2020 fire season for the western United States has caused many to pause in awe of the destructive power of wildland fires. Authorities note that we may anticipate growing numbers of people becoming affected by wildfire smoke in years to come because of the prevalence of wildfires. For example, there is an increasing trend of longer fire seasons in California, which means wildfires burn longer and consequently produce smoke longer.

For most people, the first thought that comes to mind on the subject of lung cancer is its relationship with smoking. Although lung cancer can often be synonymous with smoking, it is important to recognize that at least 1 in 10 people who have lung cancer have never smoked. There are a number of risk factors for lung cancer, such as: exposure to tobacco smoke, exposure to certain types of gases (inhalants), chronic lung disease, and family history of lung cancer.

Medical surveillance is the systematic approach your employer takes to ensure a safe workplace that is free of occupational hazards.

You may have heard staph infections of the skin, but staph can cause infections to any part of the body including blood, organs, and tissues of the body.

Did you know that 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 39 will die from this disease?