Can I Self-Diagnose Scoliosis in My Child?

Can I Self-Diagnose Scoliosis in My Child?

As your child grows, he or she will go through many well-child checks to ensure healthy development and growth. If you start to notice a change in his or her spine after a growth spurt between appointments, you may wonder if scoliosis is to blame. If your child has...
Why Is Getting Tested for an STD Necessary?

Why Is Getting Tested for an STD Necessary?

Contracting an STD is like contracting any other illness. Failure to test and diagnose the specific problem leaves you vulnerable to your infection getting worse and increases your chance of spreading it to other people. Protecting your sexual health is one of the...
What Can Cause Sudden Asthma in Adults?

What Can Cause Sudden Asthma in Adults?

If you have recently noticed an increase in wheezing, coughing and trouble breathing after exercise or exertion, there is a chance that you have developed asthma! Did you know that some adults can actually develop asthma later in life even if they didn’t have it as...
What Are Some Common Sports-Related Injuries?

What Are Some Common Sports-Related Injuries?

Stay active and participating in their favorite sports is great for kids’ bodies and minds. However, whether they are participating in a structured activity or just playing ball outside, there is always a risk that they could get hurt. Would you know how to help your...
Are All Fractures Severe?

Are All Fractures Severe?

There are actually many different types of bone fractures. It’s true that some are more serious than others, but no matter the type, fractures are no fun to experience. More likely than not, they’re caused by acute physical trauma and pain, although they can be caused...