Chest pain can be a scary and uncomfortable symptom to experience. Chest pain can appear in many forms, ranging from a sharp stabbing pain to a dull ache. Although chest pain has a number of different causes, it should never be ignored. Sudden chest pain might be a sign of a heart attack or other…
The COVID-19 delta wave began to subside late last year and many felt that we had seen the worst of the virus. Unfortunately, a new variant of COVID-19 began to emerge. Omicron was first labeled as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2021. Since then, the variant has sped…
Almost everyone will experience stomach aches and pains at some point in their lives. The causes of stomach pain range from a mild ache caused by a food bug to more serious issues like irritable bowel disease or appendicitis. Stomach pain can loosely be described as either acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on suddenly…
The holiday season has finally arrived. As we look forward to good food, family and friends, a lot of us will be hosting get-togethers, attending dinners and cooking for large groups. All of the tasty food that will be on offer this season makes it incredibly difficult to keep healthy. So here are a few…
With winter just around the corner, colds, sniffles and coughs are very common. The presence of COVID-19 and RSV (a common cold-like virus that primarily affects children) will make it tricky to figure out what is a simple cough and what is not. The following guide is a brief breakdown of the difference between a…
Kidney stones can cause extreme pain. Kidney stones are small pebble-like objects that originate within the kidneys. Although not all kidney stones cause symptoms, if they grow large enough or start to move within the urinary tract, it can lead to extreme distress. Signs and symptoms of Kidney stones The most common symptoms of kidney…
On September 24th, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that certain adult populations and those living or working in high risk occupational and institutional settings should receive a COVID-19 booster shot. The booster shot should be given to individuals that have already received their 2-dose COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. What is a booster shot…
It might seem like there is a constant stream of new information about COVID-19 shots, boosters, updated guidance and who is eligible for what. Understandably, this may seem a little confusing. Here is a breakdown of what booster shots are, the difference between them and third vaccine doses and what it all means. What is…
Vaccinations have been crucial in slowing down the spread of COVID-19. However, the presence of the COVID-19 Delta variant and a recent rise in cases means that we still need to take precautions against infection. Parents might also be wondering how their children should get tested, if they believe their child has COVID-19. Unfortunately, the…