Boy with Measles rash

Measles FAQ: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Avoid It

Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD
March 4, 2025
Following the development of the measles vaccine and efforts to routinely vaccinate children, cases of the disease dramatically decreased across the United States. Over the past decade, however, cases and outbreaks of measles...

Colon Cancer Symptoms, Signs and Screenings

Shannon Simmons, MD
February 17, 2025

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine or colon. The colon is the last part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and serves to absorb nutrients and eliminate feces. CRC most commonly...

Digital Eye Strain, Blue Light, and Tips on How to Relieve your Eyes

Michael E. Migliori, MD, FACS
April 21, 2022

These days, most people use a computer, smartphone or tablet on a regular basis. When you spend a long time doing anything that requires visual concentration such as driving, reading, or working on a computer, you may...

Women taking Covid-19 test at home

At-Home Health Tests and How They Work

Katherine Houlihan, PharmD
April 3, 2025
In recent years, a variety of at-home health test options have become available for people to use at home. These at-home testing services may appeal to people for a variety of reasons. In some cases, at-home testing can...
How to clean vegetables

How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, but they need to be washed well to keep you and your family safe. 

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