Augusta University HealthWhen 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...
Last year, nearly 40 million Americans say they had a manicure anywhere from two to four times within a six-month period. That’s a lot of nail polish. And—as it turns out—a lot of...
Although we think of acne as kid stuff – an annoyance that vanishes along with bad trends and awkward proms – for some, pimples persevere well into adulthood. And for...
In 2006, infants in the United States started getting the hepatitis A vaccine. So why should anyone worry about hepatitis A today? “If you’ve gotten the vaccine, there is no...
Just over 1 million people in the United States are living with HIV today—having successful careers, getting married, raising families. Life with HIV is almost like life with any...
Do not be tempted to indulge in a quick-fix eating plan. When on a mission to lose weight, achieving your goal the fastest way possible may seem like the best way to go...