Sick Day: When to Keep the Kids Out of Class
School is back in session, and whether it’s a sore throat, a runny nose, or something else, it can sometimes be difficult for parents to decide if their child is too sick to go to class. Keeping an ill…
What You Need to Know About Vaccines
According to the CDC, modern vaccines prevent approximately 2.5 million deaths among children every year—even so, one child dies every twenty seconds from a vaccine-preventable disease. One of the best things that a parent or guardian can do for…
Gearing Up for Back to School – and Sports!
Can you even believe we are already talking about the kids going back to school? August 8th will be here before we know it. However, while your mind is probably spinning with school supplies, a new wardrobe, working around practice…
Anxiety Disorders: The All-Too-Common Ailment of Americans
Did You Know? According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders are the most common cases of mental illness among U.S. adults, affecting roughly 40 million citizens. Though these disorders are highly treatable through both cognitive behavioral therapy and medication, around…
What is tongue-tie?
A tongue-tie – say that five times fast! Not to be confused with a tongue-twister, a tongue-tie is a medical condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. Formally known as ankyloglossia, the condition is present at birth. An unusually short,…
Swim Your Way Out of Swimmer?s Ear This Summer
As soon as the summer arrives, one of the first activities most people do is hit the swimming pool or the beach. However, sometimes that first dive into the water can lead to a trip to UAB Medical West Otolaryngology…
Summer Safety on the Go!
Pack Your Safety Game The summer months seem to be over before they begin. It’s no wonder everyone is in a rush to complete their summer bucket list! But, when rushing from here to there, trying…
Exercise Your Way to Arthritis Relief
I’ll bet you’re either living with someone with arthritis, or someone near and dear to you has arthritis. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 54 million Americans are diagnosed with arthritis. By 2040,…
Is it time to get your hearing tested?
Do you often ask your friends or family to speak up or repeat themselves? Is it difficult for you to understand conversations in a crowd or in an area with background noise? Are you turning up the TV or radio…