Is my wound infected or not infected?

Man's wound treated by physicians

Learn the signs of an infected wound and when it is time to visit your local ER. Our bodies are marvelous wonders of the world. As soon as we are injured, the body starts to heal itself within minutes. However, sometimes the healing process does not work expectedly – leaving us to wonder, is my…

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The Dangers of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Medication

mixing alcohol and medication

Learn why you should never drink alcohol while on medication If you have ever taken any medication – prescribed or even over-the-counter – you have heard the saying “do not consume alcohol while taking medication” – but how true is this? Most medications include warning labels that tell us the dangers of mixing alcohol. The…

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Lupus, the Disease of 1,000 Faces

May is Lupus Awareness Month, a chance to educate others on the disease 1.5 million Americans live with. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissue. It’s a mysterious disease that has been notoriously hard for the medical community to figure out because of its wide range…

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