Your Health

It’s estimated that 58,000 to 80,000 children under 5-years old are hospitalized each year in the United States due to RSV. So how do you know when RSV requires emergency care? Let’s find out. 

To help parents determine whether their child is suffering from the common cold or something more serious like RSV, here’s a breakdown of what each virus is, including their symptoms and treatments, and the biggest difference between the two… 

Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the study, and reviewed by another, to make sure it’s accurate. No matter your age, we all pick our nose. However, if gripping headlines around the world are a sign, […]

The holidays often involve jubilant gift exchanges, renewed connections with family and friends, and treasured traditions. But the love and cheer can also be accompanied by a host of stressors – chaotic travel, conflicts over COVID-19 preventive measures, difficult dinner conversations with relatives, and worries about affording and finding holiday gifts. This stress can worsen […]

A good gift can elicit a surge of happiness and gratitude in the recipient. It also feels great to give, with psychologists finding that the joy of giving a gift is more pronounced than the pleasure of receiving one. Unfortunately, there are times when you receive a gift and you have to force a smile […]