More Water, Fewer UTIs?
Harvard Health Blog All too many women recognize the signals of urinary tract infections, or UTIs: pain and burning when urinating, coupled with a frequent urge to do so. A simple change in behavior could help prevent a common UTI known as recurrent cystitis in women, according to a randomized controlled study published in JAMA […]
Don’t judge your mucus by its color
By Robert Shmerling, M.D. Harvard Health Blog A friend made an offhand comment the other day that caught me off-guard: “When I blow my nose, it’s green, so I’m calling my doctor for some antibiotics.” I thought this myth had been debunked long ago. In fact, it has been well established that you cannot rely […]
Hospitals: Hazardous to Your Health?
One in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC offers these recommendations to help minimize your risk: 1. Keep hands clean: Be sure everyone who comes in contact with you washes their hands with soap. 2. Know the signs of infection: […]
