The kids are back in school and fall and winter are just around the corner—which means so is flu season. Influenza viruses circulate all year, but flu activity usually begins to pick up in October and peaks between December and…
Allergy Testing/Treatment and Sports Physicals Tiny granules in the air can be a big pain if you’re an allergy sufferer. You likely don’t even see the problematic allergens, but when you inhale them yourimmune system responds by creating antibodies, leading…
The severe throbbing or pulsing sensation of a migraine (usually on one side of the head) can last for hours or days with the pain being so severe that it often interferes with daily activities. Migraines are also often accompanied…
Summer is a time for fun and adventures. It is also a time filled with possibly dangerous situations. Have fun while avoiding accidents and injuries by following a few sun, heat, and bug safety tips from Russell Medical. Sun Safety…
Playing sports helps children and young adult athletes stay healthy, have fun, and build their self-confidence. Unfortunately, over 1.2 million American children receive emergency room care for sports related injuries every year and 90% of student athletes claim they’ve been…
Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, are the leading global causes of death for both men and women, with more than 17.3 million deaths each year. While this rate has fallen dramatically since the 1960s,…