#coronavirus #telemedicine #mdbox Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the novel coronavirus outbreak, we strongly recommend that you review the coronavirus information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest information. You should also review local recommendations from your state’s or county’s public health department. Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) is a new viral disease that causes respiratory illness in people. This virus was first identifie

#mdbox #telemedicine #coronavirus It’s the “big bad wolf” at the doorstep that everyone’s talking about. The disease on the tip of the tongue of everyone from politicians to scientists and late-night comedians. In case you’ve been binging Netflix at home for the past month or so, we know you’ve heard all about it--the coronavirus. But how much do you actually know about coronavirus (COVID-19)? The truth is that there is a LOT of information out there about COVID-19, but somet

#antibiotics #mdbox #telemedicine #birthcontrol It seems everybody knows someone who has a story about a surprise pregnancy that happened while the woman was taking antibiotics. If it didn’t happen to you, maybe it happened to your friend’s sister’s second cousin. Or maybe you saw it on a television show. But is it true? Can you REALLY get pregnant because you’re taking antibiotics while on birth control pills? Antibiotics and the Pill: It’s Complicated The official word from

#germs #mdbox #telemedicine For many of us, it’s easier if we just don’t think about how many germs are lingering everywhere. But, as with anything else, knowledge is power. If we know where the most germ-filled places in our home are, we’re better equipped to mitigate the damage according to a recent article in CNN. Your kitchen, bathroom and pets could possibly be harboring a lot of germs. 10. Cutting Boards This is often the first stop out of the fridge or freezer for raw

#handwashing #handsanitizing #mdbox We all can hear our moms telling us to “wash our hands.” It’s one of the first things we learned to do as a child, and it’s one of the most essential habits to protect your health according to the CDC. Over the last two to three decades, hand sanitizer products have emerged and evolved as both an alternative and a supplement to hand washing. There are times when hand washing isn’t an option. Maybe you’re not near running water and soap or a

#flying #teleheath #mdbox You head to the airport for a family holiday trip. Everyone is healthy. The next thing you know, you and the kids are sick: fevers, coughing, runny noses and lots of crankiness! Does the plane make you sick? Before heading out for the holidays, let’s try to answer this question. Why travelers are prone to getting sick on a plane It turns out this whole “getting sick on a plane” thing isn’t just my imagination…The environment on a plane can be much di

#uti #telemedicine #mdbox If you have ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you are not alone. Sixty percent of women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. Men can also suffer from UTI’s, but it is less common in men. Some women are more prone to developing a UTI. Women who are sexually active and women who use certain forms of birth control, such as diaphragms and spermicidal agents, tend to have more UTI’s. Pregnant and post-menopausal women are also at increase

#teleheath #mdbox #telemedicine The old saying goes “it’s not about the destination, but the journey.” When it comes to your health, it would seem the reverse is true -- we all want to be in the best health. That’s the destination. How we get there isn’t exactly the highest priority, and even more literally, the actual journey to our doctor’s office can sometimes be the worst part of the process. What if there were a way to cut out one of the worst parts of being sick, the tr

#flu #cold #mdbox For most of the country, it barely feels like summer has left the building, but cooler temps inevitably lead to that nagging cough, itchy throat and the dreaded aches and pains of flu season. It may seem early, but the US Centers for Disease Control and prevention recommends that you get your flu shot before the end of October so you’re best equipped to fight one of the most common, yet most debilitating illnesses around. The 2018 flu season was one of the m

#flu #healthcare #mdbox Time to roll up your sleeves! Flu season is here and that tiny pinprick from a flu shot doesn’t remotely compare with the misery influenza brings: fever, aches, sore throat, weakness and in general, feeling as though you’ve been run over by a Mack truck. The season typically lasts from October until May, although you can also get the flu during other months of the year. The Centers for Disease Control says most everyone over six months old should get t