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The Best Place To Get the Real Truth About Kids and Vaccines
One thing we can agree on: The vast majority of parents really want to do what is best for their child. But what is best? Who picks what is best? These can be difficult questions to answer.
How Vaccinating Kids and Teens Against COVID-19 Can Slow Spread, Mutations
A UH Rainbow pediatric infectious disease specialist explains why children should get a COVID-19 vaccine and the part that children can play in stopping spread of the disease – and halting development of coronavirus variants.
Is It Stomach Bug, Stomach Flu, or Food Poisoning?
Your stomach is in knots as another wave of nausea strikes, sending you to the bathroom for the third time in an hour. Understanding the cause can lead to feeling better sooner and even prevent the illness from occurring in the first place.
Recovering From COVID-19 Stress and Loss
For many people of all ages, the past year has been traumatic. What has been the emotional and mental toll on all of us and how do we begin to heal?
Why Are COVID-19 Cases Rising When Vaccinations Are Increasing?
While more and more people are getting vaccinated, many medical experts and scientists think COVID-19 cases are rising in a new “fourth wave.” Learn more about the coronavirus variants and likely reasons why U.S. cases recently began going up.
Occupational Therapy Helps Man Regain Use of Hand After Work Injury
Howard Stone was on the job as a welder when he suffered a traumatic injury to his arm. Some metal came down on his forearm, cutting multiple nerves, arteries, muscles and tendons.
Why Obesity Is a Double Whammy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
After the pandemic began, studies of COVID-19 patients showed obesity may triple the risk of hospitalization with the disease. The chances of being admitted to intensive care or dying also increase substantially for these patients.
Tennis Elbow: The Arm Pain That’s Not Just For Tennis Players
The hallmark symptom of tennis elbow is soreness on the outside of the elbow. When you find it challenging to perform daily activities, it’s time to seek treatment.