The deer tick – the known carrier of the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, has been found in eastern Nebraska. Learn preventive tips you can take to protect you and your family.
When heading to an appointment with your doctor for an issue with pain, arriving prepared is critical to ensure all your needs and concerns are addressed. Arriving with an outline of what you hope to accomplish – along with your questions – help make your appointment feel more successful and less rushed.
Doctor Michael D. Weaver offers advice on how to support your young athlete through modeling healthy behaviors, encouraging their uniqueness and keeping sports activity reasonable over time.
A new study in the JAMA Network Open found that the health of those who don’t exercise is similar or worse to those with a major disease like hypertension, diabetes or even being a smoker. Learn more.
Falling is a leading reason people visit the emergency room, and is a leading cause of disability among the elderly. Learn more about how to prevent falls.
It’s that time of the year again when the cold and flu viruses become rampant. When you’re feeling miserable, sometimes it’s difficult to know what you have and when it’s time to go to the doctor.
The human papillomavirus vaccine should be given to everyone between the ages of 9 and 26 years old to protect against a variety of cancers caused by the HPV virus.