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Here in the U.S., Asthma Peak Week refers to the 3rd week in September due to a spike in asthma flares

Don’t you hate those annoying itchy bug bites that never seem to stop? I was once told that bug bites left untreated will last about a week but using medicines can help them last about 7 days…go figure!

We’ve all said something like this before. Sometimes we just power through without needing to take something to help with the pain. But sometimes taking something over-the-counter (OTC) to help is best. But what can I take? What should I take?

Around healthcare, you often hear the term syndrome. Metabolic syndrome…Carpal tunnel syndrome…Restless leg syndrome…Sudden infant death syndrome…Tourette syndrome…Irritable bowel syndrome. Sometimes we use the word so often out of habit but couldn’t really explain it to someone else if asked. Oftentimes, syndrome is used interchangeably with disease, but they shouldn’t be.

Asthma affects around 25 million Americans and approximately 5.5 million children- MILLION! Having an asthma attack due to allergies and air quality should be on everyone’s mind, especially since we know that children are less likely than adults to recognize early asthma symptoms.

Any adult who has experienced the occasional migraine knows how miserable it can be. And imagine if you have a migraine more often- monthly? Weekly? Well, children have migraines as well.

As most kids are out of school and families spend a greater time outdoors, protection from excessive sun exposure is more important. While appropriate sun exposure is beneficial for the body’s vitamin D activation and positive effects on mood, protection from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays become essential.

Learn more about the purpose of clinical trials and the importance of volunteers.

Learn more about research studies and treatments for migraines.