Your heart is pounding in your chest and it’s getting harder to breathe. One terrifying question enters your mind: is this a heart attack or panic attack? Not only can heart attacks and panic attacks can be difficult to tell apart, but a heart attack can lead to panic, further confusing the two. Since 580,000 … Continued
Each year, emergency rooms see 136.9 million visitors. Yet only 9% of those visitors are admitted into the hospital. But where should people go when they have a serious medical concern? Often, an urgent care center is the best option. Read on to learn when to go to the emergency room and when to visit … Continued
It’s hard to keep a level head in a potential emergency. If you or a loved one has ever had a serious cut, you know how easy it is for panic to set in. Should you seek help, or will the cut heal safely on its own? We’ve put together a list of tell-tale signs … Continued
This year’s flu is the worst it’s been in 8 years. And we haven’t even reached peak flu season yet. If you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering how you can keep yourself safe from this year’s virus. In fact, you’re probably thinking about getting a flu shot. But before you go that route, read … Continued
The development of a few flu-like symptoms always lends the question, “is it a cold or the flu?” It can be hard to tell, and for those of us on the careful side, we don’t want to risk developing a nasty illness. It’s hard to tell what you have because the symptoms of the common … Continued
Whether it’s slipping and falling, or twisting your ankle wearing your favorite platform shoes, one wrong move can lead to serious injuries. If the pain doesn’t go away or you can’t walk on it, you may have a sprain or break. Although both injuries share symptoms, there is a difference. Find out how to tell … Continued
When an emergency strikes, you may have no choice but to rush to your local emergency room. But when an injury or illness isn’t life-threatening, or when you need healthcare but your local physician isn’t available, the ER isn’t your only option. In fact, with high costs, ranging anywhere from a $50 copay to several … Continued
Did you know that as many as 27% of emergency room visits could’ve been treated at urgent care clinics? Americans could save a whopping $4.4 billion each year if people learned how to identify the severity of their injuries. Burns can be tricky for the average person to assess. This article is going to walk … Continued
About 80% of women suffer from bladder infections and account for 8 million trips to the doctor each year. Men will also succumb to them more frequently after the age of 50. They are extremely common and can strike children also. But what are the signs and symptoms of a bladder infection? How do you … Continued
People are never more active than what they are in the summertime. Not only does the warm weather make it more comfortable for people to go outside and adventure, but the summer months allow for kids to get out of school and engage in all sorts of wild behavior. Of course, increased activity leads to … Continued