Medical myths are widespread and can often lead to confusion about our health. From the belief that green mucus automatically means a bacterial infection to thinking that cracking your knuckles…
Nobody likes surprises – especially when they involve blood dripping from their nose at an inopportune moment. Yet nosebleeds, or epistaxis as medical professionals call them, are remarkably common, affecting…
The old saying “healthy body, healthy mind” might be more revolutionary than our ancestors ever imagined. As science peels back the layers of human wellness, we’re discovering that the connection…
Every winter, it sweeps through schools, cruise ships, and households like an unwelcome houseguest: norovirus, the ultra-contagious stomach bug that can turn a perfectly normal week into a few days…
The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and often indulgent meals. While it can be challenging to manage holiday weight gain during this festive period, staying mindful…
Prediabetes, often called the “yellow light” or “warning zone” for type 2 diabetes, affects millions of people worldwide, yet many are unaware they have it. This condition, where blood sugar…
As the days grow shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, millions of people worldwide experience more than just a change in weather. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), often colloquially known as the…
As the leaves begin to change, many people brace themselves for the onset of fall seasonal allergies. Now, more and more people are suffering from fall allergy symptoms, and for…
As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, cold and flu season arrives like an unwelcome house guest. Each year, millions of people face the discomfort and disruption of…
[caption id="attachment_8736" align="alignright" width="1200"] Medical student, Bo Lovett, (second from right) is pictured with the Tryon Medical care team who mentored him: (left from right) Sherry Champion, Dr. Ryan Shelton…
