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Measles: Important FAQs and Prevention Tips

May 9, 2019 0 Peter L Kim, MD

Measles, a highly contagious disease, was declared eliminated in the US in 2000. However, now more than a hundred faculty, students, and staff at two LA universities have been isolated because they may have been exposed to measles. California State…

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

May 8, 2019 0 Gina Nguyen, MD

West Nile Virus Facts West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in North Americans and can cause flu-like symptoms. West Nile virus is non-contagious and is transmitted to humans and animals mostly through infected mosquitoes. 8…

Child Health

Signs of Whooping Cough in Babies: Treatment &…

May 1, 2019 0 Brian Coyne, MD

Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacteria B. pertussis. It can cause serious illness in babies younger than six months who aren’t protected by immunization. For the first time in a decade…

Diabetes

5 Quick Breakfast Ideas for People with Type…

April 21, 2019 0 Gina Nguyen, MD

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially for type 2 diabetics. It’s also one of the most neglected when it comes to eating healthy. Don’t have the time to prepare breakfast? Diabetic breakfast ideas don’t…

Acute Bronchitis

Signs of Acute Bronchitis and How to Heal…

April 8, 2019 18 Gina Nguyen, MD

Acute Bronchitis Facts Acute bronchitis usually occurs after colds or viral infection, such as flu. Viral infections cause 8-9 out of every 10 cases of acute bronchitis in adults. Acute bronchitis often thrives 3 to 4 days after a cold…

Urgent Care

Urgent Care Center: Services, Working Hours, Treatments, and…

March 10, 2019 1 Sharlena Foster

Although urgent care centers are seeing high growth rates, there is still confusion regarding their role, offered services, and what types of medical conditions they can treat. In their confusion, patients directly drive down to the nearest care center that…

Skin Protection

How the Ketogenic Diet Can Affect Your Skin

February 14, 2019 1 Brian Coyne, MD

During a complete keto diet, your body is forced to enter a natural metabolic state called ketosis. During ketosis, your body breaks ketones from the fats, which become your body’s primary source of energy, rather than carbs or protein. While…

Family Health Care

Sore Throat Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Cure

January 10, 2019 0 Brian Coyne, MD

A sore throat or pharyngitis refers to the pain, itchiness, or irritation in the throat that generally gets worse when you swallow. The most frequent cause of a sore throat infection is a viral infection, for instance, a cold or…

Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion

Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention…

September 24, 2018 0 Brian Coyne, MD

Getting a certain amount of sunshine is healthy, but summer heat can also cause various illnesses that generate similar unwanted symptoms. Learning the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can help you determine when it’s time to call a…

Lifestyle

Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Diet: Is One Better for…

August 31, 2018 1 Gina Nguyen, MD

There are as many diets as there are people who want to lose weight. No two people will lose weight in the same way: some will do better on a low-carb diet while others will reach their goal on a…

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