MHMS

Before you grab the bubble bath and have a good soak, make sure you take a few precautionary measures to prevent an accident from...

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the...

Summary Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on...

It’s common to worry about things like germs or to double check that the stove is turned off. But for people with obsessive-compulsive...

Maybe you’ve noticed that you get out of breath doing light activities lately. Or have a cough that won’t go away. You might think it’s...

People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Each day, adults pass about a quart and a half of urine through...

What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats,...

To give an insulin injection, you need to fill the right syringe with the right amount of medicine, decide where to give the injection,...

If you work or play outside during the winter, you need to know how cold affects your body. Being active in the cold can put you at risk...

Staying healthy during colder months is the first step in making sure you can enjoy all the activities the season brings. When you are...

When you’re under stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that produce the “fight-or-flight” response. Your heart rate and...

People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Each day, adults pass about a quart and a half of urine through...

You can help prevent medical errors by being an active member of your health care team. Research shows that patients who are more...

What is bullying? Bullying is when a person or group repeatedly harms someone on purpose. It can be physical, social, and/or verbal. It...

What is an inactive lifestyle? Being a couch potato. Not exercising. A sedentary or inactive lifestyle. You have probably heard of all of...

People wear compression stockings for comfort, to do better in sports, and to help prevent serious medical conditions. Basically, they...

Neck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck. These include the muscles, nerves, bones (vertebrae), joints, and the discs...

Overview Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes....

Summary Where are germs found? Germs are a part of everyday life. Some of them are helpful, but others are harmful and cause disease....

What is it? Coconut oil comes from the nut (fruit) of the coconut palm. The oil of the nut is used to make medicine. Some coconut oil...