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Fevers: When Should You Be Concerned?

As the number on the thermometer rises, so does your level of concern. Whether it’s you or your child experiencing a fever, it can be quite scary as you pass 100… 101… then 102. However, fevers are not always bad or cause for concern. Despite the common misconception that fevers are bad, they are not actually harmful – they are your body’s way to make it less hospitable for viruses and bacteria. A fever is medically defined as when the core body temperature exceeds 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But ... [Read More]

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): What You and Your Loved Ones Need to Know

Have you been searching for ways to better protect yourself from HIV? Is someone you love HIV positive? It is possible now to live a long and healthy, relatively symptom-free life, as well as have deep and meaningful relationships with people who are HIV positive even if you’re not. Here is what you need to know about pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. What is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis? Pre-exposure prophylaxis is a relatively new form of HIV prevention that has only been available in the U ... [Read More]

Migraines: They’re Not Just Another Headache

Migraines are severe headaches, marked by excruciating, throbbing pain and commonly accompanied by neurological symptoms. These symptoms may include sensitivity to light, sound, smell, and touch, tingling sensation in limbs, visual disturbances such as auras, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Migraines can be an incapacitating illness; over 90 percent of migraine sufferers are unable to function in their daily lives during a migraine episode. What is causing my migraines? While the exact ... [Read More]

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