Among the most common sports injuries you are likely to see is the dreaded “jammed” finger. Learn more about this injury so you can get back in the game as soon as possible.

Fitness for duty examinations, also known as fit-for-duty tests or exams, are exams that help determine whether an employee is physically and/or psychologically able to safely perform a job or job duties.

Natural sugars found in whole foods help fuel your body by providing energy for your body’s cells. Too much added sugar, on the other hand, can negatively impact your health and even contribute to a shortened lifespan.

Pain, swelling, and discoloration are normal reactions to tissue injuries and are often a first sign of the body’s remarkable healing process.

Slips, trips, and falls can result in serious injuries that may impact an employee’s ability to do their job.

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.