If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, commonly referred to by its initials UTI, you know the discomfort they cause. You go to the bathroom and empty your bladder, but seconds later it feels like you need to go again. Plus, it burns so bad as you go.  UTIs are...

Whether you’re dealing with winter weather locally or are on vacation in a snowy region, safety is everything. About 70% of the U.S. population lives in a region that sees snow, and 24% of crashes linked to weather conditions occur when roads are slushy, snow-covered,...

It’s been a long winter. While the high and low temperatures have been relatively normal, cloudy, gray skies dominated in both December and February. Much of those months were marked as being overcast and dreary. November, December, and February have seen plenty of...

The American Migraine Foundation reports that there are more than 37 million Americans with migraines. Unfortunately, less than 5% of those with migraines have been properly diagnosed by a doctor. The reality is that women are three times more likely to experience...

My son was prone to constant ear infections during childhood. Every cold he had led to a severe ear infection that left him in pain and feverish. He couldn’t get a cold without it triggering an ear infection, and that would always lead to a ruptured eardrum and pus...

Inflamed sinuses cause incredible discomfort that makes it hard to focus. When the nasal passages become inflamed or irritated, the pain radiates to different areas of the face. Your forehead, behind and between the eyes, and cheekbones can all become achy. Sinus...

If we mention dehydration, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many people, dehydration is associated with extremely hot weather. Dehydration in the winter isn’t something that you think about, but it’s extremely common in Fresno and across the country....

January is almost through and the air quality index isn’t great. While ozone levels are green, particulate matter is moderate. People who are sensitive to air pollution often find it harder to spend a lot of time outside. The weather may be tempting when it’s in the...

Flu season is well underway and it’s spreading quickly. In the 2023/2024 flu season, immunization rates were not great. Only 32% of adults between the ages of 18 and 49 got a flu shot while 69% of adults 65 or older did. With the lower immunization rates, an estimated...

Throughout the year, the CDPH tracks respiratory diseases, including the flu. It helps people understand how prevalent the flu is and what other respiratory health conditions are around. In the first week of December, COVID-19, the flu, and RSV were all active in...