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...
Some of the most common injuries are not visible. A sprain or muscle/joint strain may not be obvious. You might have some swelling or maybe a bit of bruising, but that’s not a certainty. Because they’re non-visible injuries, you might feel it’s not important to go to...
We’ve all been there at some point. You wake up and feel off. A few hours later, you can’t stop throwing up into a basket while you’re stuck on the toilet. Whether you have a stomach virus or are experiencing food poisoning, it’s never a fun situation. You need...
