Diseases
Vaccines Q&A
We have been asked many questions about vaccines over the years and we wanted to share some of them with you, in case you or a loved one might have...
Why is rabies dangerous?
Answer: Rabies is dangerous because once symptoms appear, the chances of survival are close to zero. However, dying from rabies is 100% preventable, as long as treatment is sought as...
Rinse off before getting in a pool
Why rinse off? What is the science behind this healthy practice? It is essentially to remove impurities on our body that can contaminate the water. For example: perspiration, body oils,...
Sun Protective Clothing
Three different UPF rating tags Does sun protective clothing really work? We know that our skin is sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and...
Syphilis is making a comeback, including in Arkansas
Let's get past the stigma and learn about it, to beat it! What is it exactly and is there a treatment for it? The short answer is that it's a...
Chickenpox and Shingles
With greater awareness of vaccines in the last few years, we thought it might be useful to review chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (zoster), two related diseases. We hope that this...
Recognizing Heat Illnesses
Our bodies are quite good at adapting to various external conditions. When it’s hot, we regulate our temperature by sweating. The small water droplets at the surface of our skin...
The Secret to Preventing Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and we would like you to know that there is no secret to preventing cervical cancer. It involves simple steps: vaccinating early and getting...