Augusta University HealthWhen you’re a teen, it’s not surprising to have acne. But when you’re an adult, most of us expect those pimples to start going away. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that...
It’s a disease that affect the lungs, passing from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include cough, sputum production, fever, night sweats, spitting blood...
About 1 out of every 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But what happens when...
Two of the many great things about living in Augusta are the access we have to excellent health care and an incredible range of great places to eat. Right now, the people that...
What is social distancing? Social distancing applies to everyone. It is the limiting of people in groups. Ways to practice social distancing include: Working from home Schooling...
When it comes to mortality, coronavirus—or COVID-19 —varies depending on an individual’s age. Below is the most recent summary from the CDC for mortality based on an...
What is allergic rhinitis? As your nose filters, warms and adds moisture to the air you breathe, it is exposed to a wide array of allergens, such as pollen, mold and animal dander...
Are you your home’s “chief medical officer”? If you’re a woman, your answer is probably yes. Women don’t just make 80% of the purchasing decisions at home; they also make up about...
For advanced nurse practitioner Tranika Brown, DNP, FNP, an average day at the Augusta University College of Nursing’s Nurse-Managed Health Center could look like this. First up...
When we’re stressed out, our adrenal glands are there to help. But that’s not all they do. The tiny glands—each barely larger than a stick of gum—secrete the hormone adrenaline...