All about pink eye - should I stay at home?
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common medical conditions with approximately 6 million new cases estimated in the US annually. Around 1% of all visits to…
Oct 1, 2020
Jessica Martinez
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from New York University. Experience: 5 years of experience writing for physiotherapy and sports medicine blogs, providing expert insights on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Articles by Jessica Martinez
What should you not drink with a sore throat?
Sore throats are one of the most common conditions experienced by individuals of all age groups. Among all acute infections that result in visits to…
Sep 23, 2020
HealthDoes ibuprofen help with sore throat?
Around 4% of all visits to family medicine specialty is attributed to sore throats. The condition is the second most common among acute infections treated by…
Sep 21, 2020
Over-the-counter medicines to treat nausea
Nausea is best described as a discomfort sensed in your stomach. It may be accompanied by a strong urge to vomit. These signs may be triggered by the intake of…
Sep 11, 2020
All that you need to know about diverticulitis – symptoms, causes, treatment and precautions
Incidence rates of diverticulitis in the US is relatively high, with the condition afflicting as much as 200,000 individuals annually. Out of this, around…
Sep 3, 2020
What are the symptoms associated with withdrawal of Nicotine?
Nicotine is a chemical present at a sizeable proportion in tobacco. The substance is known for its ability to form habits. Yes, nicotine is quite addictive and…
Aug 20, 2020
Are essential oils for asthma safe and effective?
Prevalence of asthma has witnessed a troubling trend of increase over the last four decades. Presently, more an estimated 25 million Americans have asthma…
Aug 14, 2020
Are you experiencing itchiness at the roof of your mouth? Get to know more about it.
Itchiness at the roof of your mouth may be a sign of infections. For some people, an itchy mouth may be a very rare occurrence. But, a few may develop this…
Aug 12, 2020
How long does a perm last?
Chemical treatment of hair to create a wavy form is known as perm. It is done mainly to add a fashionable curl to hair. There are many ways in which perm can…
Aug 7, 2020
HealthDo you experience numbness at the tip of your tongue? What are the causes and treatment?
The tip of your tongue may at times turn numb or may have a tingling sensation. This sensation is mostly a temporary occurrence, but may show up due to…
Aug 7, 2020
What are the differences between direct and indirect hernia?
Hernia is a medical condition found mostly in men than among women. As high as 1/4th of adult males face the risk of experiencing hernia. But, how does it…
Jul 23, 2020
All that you need to know about irritable bowel syndrome
Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome is predominant among women, especially during late teens. In the US the number of people affected by IBS is around 45…
Jul 21, 2020