Headaches can severely affect your quality of life and ability to function. They can be caused by a neurological disorder of the brain or other underlying diseases, which if not treated, could be life-threatening. Read on to learn how to identify different types of headaches and when to seek treatment.
If you or your child develops a firm bump on the skin, it could be a wart. You may find it unsightly and hard to get rid of, but warts usually aren’t anything to worry about. Below, Sarah Lonowski, MD, Nebraska Medicine dermatologist, explains what causes warts and how to treat them.
If you or your child is experiencing a high fever and painful swallowing, it could be strep throat. The condition usually resolves on its own, but left untreated; it can lead to serious health issues. Read on to learn just how contagious it is and why antibiotics are important.
Whether you need a prescription or are looking for an over-the-counter pain reliever or fever reducer, not being able to get your medications can be worrisome. Due to specific shortages, some pharmacies even limit the amount of over-the-counter medications a person can purchase at one time.
“These shortages are occurring with medications that we’re not used to seeing in short supply, which can create some challenges,” says Nebraska Medicine pharmacist Christopher Zaleski, PharmD. “Especially with OTC medications, we tend to take for granted that they’ll be there when we need them.”
This article is provided by Krissy Krager, graduate student in medical nutrition.
Coffee is a morning must for many people. It contains a compound called caffeine that helps boost attention and performance. However, opinions vary on whether drinking coffee is a healthy habit or something we should give up.
