“Pink eye,” or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the thin tissue covering the white of your eye and lining the inside of your eyelids. It can cause redness, watering, itching, discharge, and that gritty feeling like something is stuck in your eye. But pink eye has...
UPDATED August, 2026: With football season about to start, the question about concussions frequently comes up after a significant blow to the head or when a player complains of a headache. For good reason, coaches, parents and players are more aware of these injuries...
When kids head back to the classroom, they bring home plenty of excitement, stories, and—without fail—a fresh crop of seasonal germs. If it feels like your household goes from one sniffle or stomach bug to the next every autumn, you are not alone. Understanding the...
You’ve probably been reading or hearing about the increasing Cyclospora outbreak currently happening in the United States. You may have wondered what the big deal is? Cyclospora (Cyclospora cayetanensis) is a microscopic, single-celled parasite that causes an...
It’s one of the sounds of summer: that last little bit of water left in your ears after swimming. Sometimes you can shake it out but sometimes it gets left behind or forgotten. Having continued moisture in the ear can lead to a condition called Otitis Externa, better...
You went for the game-winning catch in the neighborhood kickball game or took a misstep on a trail hike, and now your ankle is twice its normal size. In the heat of the moment, it’s hard to know: is it just a twist, or did something actually snap? Summer invites us...
