medicalspecialties
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It’s Time to Start Taking Your Spring Allergies Seriously
It’s not your imagination — spring allergy season really is getting worse every year. (Thanks, climate change.) Pollen seasons now start 20 days earlier and last 10 days longer than they did in 1990, according to recent research, and pollen counts are up 21%. If you’ve been thinking of each spring’s season as something to…
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Why Being Cold Makes You Pee
Imagine yourself outdoors in a cold winter landscape. There’s a chill in your toes and the sting of cold air against your face. Sounds are muffled by the snow. You may smell a sort of clean freshness in the air. And your bladder, most likely, feels like it’s about to burst. What’s up with that?
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The Best Ways to Relieve Itchy Skin Without a Prescription
Whether your itchy skin is from allergies, eczema, or just plain dryness, there are often plenty of ways you can relieve the itch at home. If you’re not sure why you’re itching, the first step is to figure that out. Some itchy rashes are contagious, and others can be a sign of a more serious…
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What You Should Clean in Your House After Someone Gets Sick
When a sickness is tearing through your home, you may not feel like cleaning, whether because you’re down and out yourself or you’re taking care of a family member who is — or maybe both. Unfortunately, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of your disinfecting game when someone in the household has…