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For most medically stable patients, oral antibiotics are the standard of care for bacterial infections. There are times when oral antibiotics aren’t enough, and it’s then that medical science turns to intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy. 

Sore throats are common, part of many respiratory infections as well as other causes. Often, it’s a matter of home care and time until your symptoms pass, but sometimes, urgent medical care for a sore throat may be necessary.

Diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, adds stress to virtually every system in your body through the effects of high blood sugar levels. Even your immune system's function can be reduced by elevated glucose levels.

October is National Liver Awareness Month. Your liver and cholesterol have a close relationship, and controlling high cholesterol leads to better liver health. Let’s take a closer look at the connection.

The feeling of butterflies in your stomach is common to virtually everyone on the planet. It’s normal to feel anxious about certain situations until they become persistent or chronic. There are ways you can deal with social anxiety disorder.

Summer colds are a real thing, similar but different from their winter counterparts. True influenza tends to favor the colder months, but it’s caused by the same viruses no matter what time of year you contract it.

Annual physicals with your primary care physician have real benefits that could add years to your life. From an informed relationship to early detection of serious disease, the annual physical is a key part of fundamental care.

While pharmaceutical options exist to control high blood pressure, the most effective hypertension management plans include lifestyle changes. There is much you can do to naturally lower your own blood pressure. 

Over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications are often effective for occasional use against mild to moderate allergies. However, they might not be enough to control severe allergy symptoms.

The primary target of antibiotics is bacterial infections that tend to thrive once they overwhelm your body’s immune system. Providing antibiotics through intravenous (IV) methods provides fast and direct delivery to your bloodstream. 

A depression diagnosis requires meeting certain criteria as evaluated by a qualified medical practitioner in conjunction with a clinical interview and physical exam. It’s possible to have depression symptoms without being clinically depressed.

The combination of reduced circulation and suppressed immune system performance places both type 1 and type 2 diabetics at higher risk of infection, including cellulitis. Your best defense is careful blood sugar control.

Childhood is a prime time for allergy development, though developing new allergies at any point in life remains possible. Adult-onset allergies have similarities and differences with those that develop in childhood.

It’s called a silent killer. High blood pressure rarely presents symptoms before the condition is advanced and harder to control. Its ability to creep up on you is only one of the dangers that you face when you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure.

Virtually everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives, but it’s not a medical problem until anxiety interferes with your life, work, relationships, or sleep. Here’s how you can recognize when it’s time to get professional help.

Is diabetes sneaking up on you? Don’t wait until it’s too late! Learn the six early warning signs of diabetes that could save your health.

With the end of summer in sight and the beautiful days of autumn just ahead, it’s also time for seasonal allergy sufferers to plan ahead. We've prepared a list of five expert tips to help you manage your seasonal allergies this fall.