Health Guides

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing […]

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing […]

Everyone experiences anxiety at different times in their lives. For instance, you may feel anxious before giving a class presentation or before a big test. Sometimes anxiety is a normal […]

Many adults drink socially with friends or enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, but drinking in moderation is different from suffering from alcoholism. If you are concerned that your […]

Norovirus is a very contagious virus and the most common foodborne illness in the United States. Some people call norovirus, “food poisoning” or the “stomach bug”. Although symptoms may be […]

Appendicitis, pronounced “a-pen-di-sigh-tis,” is the inflammation of the appendix, which is a tube-shaped organ that is about the size of your index finger. It is located in the lower right […]

Zika is a virus transmitted through infected (Aedes) mosquitos that could cause serious health concerns in some people. Scientists are working hard to understand this health problem however there are […]

What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia, is a mental health condition. It usually begins in the early teen years. People with Social Anxiety […]

Dental dams are used as a barrier during oral sex. Oral sex is a sexual act that involves the mouth, lips or tongue and a penis, vagina, anus or genital […]

You may have heard that eating fruits (and vegetables!) is good for you, but why? Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of […]