Chest Cold (Acute Bronchitis)
Cough keeping you up at night? Soreness in your chest and feeling tired? You could have a chest cold. Antibiotics will not help you get better if you have a chest cold (acute bronchitis). If…
Know Your Risk for High Blood Pressure
Risk factors that can increase your risk of high blood pressure include health conditions, your lifestyle, and your family history. Some of the risk factors for high blood pressure cannot be controlled, such as your…
How to Prevent Flu
Take time to get a flu vaccine. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.Flu vaccines help to reduce the burden of flu illnesses, hospitalizations…
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe…
Dementia Risk Reduction
A recent study revealed that nearly half of adults aged 40 years and older think they will likely develop dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. The truth is dementia is not a normal or inevitable part…
Assessing Your Weight
Physically Inactive People are More Likely to Get Very SickObesity and Excess Weight Increase Risk of Severe Illness; Racial and Ethnic Disparities PersistFood Assistance and Food Systems Resources A high amount of body fat can…
Flu Treatment
If you get sick with flu, antiviral drugs may be a treatment option. Check with your doctor promptly if you are at higher risk of serious flu complications and you get flu symptoms. People at…
Raw pet foods can make pets and people sick
A healthy diet is important for everyone, even your pets! When picking out the right food for your pet, there are important things to consider. CDC does not recommend feeding raw diets to pets.Germs like…
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at higher risk of serious flu complications. There are two main types of influenza (flu) viruses: Types A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza viruses) are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year.
The best way to reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications is by getting vaccinated each year. Flu Symptoms Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to…
What is ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may…