January 12th, 2024 - Health Information and Tips
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 29 million adults are diagnosed with sinus infection. In addition, 234,000 people require emergency room visits due to a chronic sinus infection. A sinus infection, called sinusitis, occurs when the cavities around the nasal passengers become inf...
December 15th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
If you have symptoms such as genital pain while peeing or unusual genital discharge, you may need to get tested for an STD infection. According to the World Health Organization, at least a million sexually transmitted infections occur every day, the majority being asymptomatic. People who delay getting timely treat...
November 7th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
Black mold is a type of fungus that looks dark green or black. Although there are many types of black mold, Stachybotrys chartarum (S. chartarum) is the most relevant and responsible for infections. Black mold grows and spreads in materials that contain cellulose, e.g., fruits and vegetables, including paper produc...
October 23rd, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
Although all signs indicate you’re well, a health condition might grow in your body without your knowledge. However, a scheduled annual physical exam can detect a developing illness before it becomes full-blown. A health provider performs a physical exam to generate a preview of your overall health. The examinati...
October 11th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
The U.S. has no travel restrictions for international travel despite the fears of a new COVID variant. Even so, the U.S. government and other countries are always looking for potential cases through its border officials. If you display COVID-19 symptoms at any point of entry, the health officials may request you to...
October 10th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
If you’re planning to travel abroad, knowing your COVID-19 status plays a crucial role in the success of your trip. If you test positive in the Philippines, you may be required to stay where you are until you test negative. Unfortunately, you may not receive the medical attention your condition deserves. You may ...
October 10th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
New Zealand, like many countries, has minimal COVID-19 travel restrictions. As such, there’s no need to procure a COVID test or show proof of vaccination while entering the country. Even so, no travel is risk-free while COVID-19 exists. Surprisingly, there’s a new spike in COVID-19, which is why airline and bor...
October 10th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
The COVID-19 pandemic in China has lasted longer than most countries. Fortunately, the Chinese government recently announced the relaxation of COVID-19 entry requirements, a welcome relief for travelers. As such, you don’t need a negative COVID-19 test result to enter China or a pre-departure test to board a plan...
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