by John Heise, MD, and Matthew Kreth, MD | Nov 21, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Vaping is often considered a “safer” alternative to cigarette smoking. But is it really? We’re breaking down some facts in this blog. Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death, killing 7 million people worldwide each year. Because of that, there has been...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 18, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Stay Well
We often think of UTIs as something that’s common among adults. And while that’s true, these infections can also occur in children. In fact, the American Urological Association reports that as many as eight in 100 girls (7%) and two in 100 boys (2%) will get a UTI at...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 4, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
No matter how you’re celebrating this year, nobody has time to be sick. Fortunately, you can take steps to help keep common cold weather illnesses away. First, let’s take a look at what makes colds and the flu more common during the winter than at other times of...
by Erlanger Health System | Sep 26, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
National Pediculosis Prevention Month, September, was first designated in 1985 to promote early detection and the safest possible approaches to manage pediculosis, known medically as head lice. Lice may often be a factor in schools, but there are ways to prevent them...
by Erlanger Health System | Sep 20, 2022 | Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics
Ensure your Fall season isn’t full of falls! The temperature is finally beginning to cool off when the sun goes down, which means Autumn is right around the corner. Autumn is a great season to take care of your lawn, go on a hike, walk downtown, paddleboard, and maybe...
by Erlanger Health System | Sep 16, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine
Each year, one out of every five student athletes playing a contact sport suffers a concussion from a blow to the head. Concussions — one of the most common sports injuries — should not be taken lightly. Even what seems like a mild whack to the head can be serious....
