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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Sunscreen may be a summer staple for you and your family as the temperature grows hotter and days are spent in the sun; however, paying attention to how you’re blocking rays goes much further than just lathering up. During…
What is going on with my elbow? When you think about sports injuries, the last body part you probably think about is your elbow. Between knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder injuries during sports season, the idea of an elbow…