Timing is key: How long are you contagious with the flu?
Dec 4, 2024 · After you are in close contact with someone who has influenza, you may anxiously wait for your own flu symptoms to start. Once they do, you may wonder when you are no longer contagious.
Common, over-the-counter meds used to incapacitate adults
May 25, 2021 · Sexual assault advocates are warning over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl are being slipped into drinks by sexual predators in order to incapacitate their victims.. The “Benadryl Cocktail” is created when the liquid version of the anti-histamine is added to drinks and given to unsuspecting victims, says Sarah Katula, advanced practice nurse in psychiatry at Advocate Good Samaritan ...
Do you have seasonal affective disorder? | health enews
Dec 5, 2024 · The fall and winter months can be hard for your mental health, not just from the usual holiday stress, but also from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The disorder has seen an uptick in awareness in recent years, but there is still plenty to learn about the serious diagnosis. What is SAD? Seasonal ...
Ruptured ovarian cysts: When to worry and when to wait
Mar 7, 2024 · Anna Kohler, health enews contributor, is an external communications specialist for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She received her bachelor's degree in public relations from Illinois State University and has worked in health care public relations and content marketing for over five years.
'Tis the season… for food poisoning? - health enews
Nov 21, 2024 · Food poisoning is common around the holidays. Make sure to cook meat to a safe internal temperature and keep your buffet fresh.
Do you always wake up freezing? Here’s why | health enews
Nov 12, 2024 · Even though your bed provides a comforting warmth, you may still wake up feeling cold.So, what causes the chilly sensation in the morning? Body temperature regulation is a complex process influenced by several factors.
The real reason you ache when you’re sick | health enews
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Here's how to understand your blood tests | health enews
Nov 21, 2024 · Annual physical examinations are a cornerstone of preven tive health care. During a physical exam, your health care provider may order routine blood tests t o understand your metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and liver and kidney function. “These tests give health care providers a snapshot of your overall health, allowing for early detection of potential problems and assessing your ...
Common cortisone shot questions answered - health enews
Dec 6, 2016 · One of the most utilized treatments in the medical field for orthopedic conditions is a cortisone injection. As an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Advocate Sherman Hospital, I am often asked questions about cortisone shots by my patients and their family members.Below are the top five questions I typically get asked.
Tired, heavy legs? This may be the cause | health enews
Nov 20, 2024 · Mary Arens, health enews contributor, is a senior content specialist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 20+ years of experience in communications plus a degree in microbiology.