What are STDs/STIs?

What are STDs/STIs?

With winter fading and days growing longer, you’ll notice more people heading outdoors to enjoy the pleasant weather. As you resume your outdoor activities, like taking regular walks in the Gary Underwood Park, it’s a great time to also prioritize your health....
Measles: Rash, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Measles: Rash, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

After enjoying a weekend of adventures at local parks, a museum, and Defy Escapes with your family, the news reports that measles cases are emerging in the area. Given the lasting impact of COVID on our health concerns, it’s completely natural to feel alarmed by such...
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Winter brings its share of cozy comforts—warm blankets, hot drinks, and local traditions in Knoxville keep the spirit alive in the cold. Yet, for some, the season also brings an undercurrent of sadness, fatigue, and withdrawal. These feelings could be linked to...
What is Pneumonia?

What is Pneumonia?

Even if you dodged the flu, waking up with a cough can still cause worry. You decide to play it safe, skip your Gold’s Gym workout, and visit an urgent care to find out what’s wrong. While it might seem like the flu, pneumonia often mimics flu symptoms in...
How Viral and Bacterial Infections Differ

How Viral and Bacterial Infections Differ

When illness strikes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by symptoms like fever and fatigue. Turning to the internet might add confusion, so you rest, seek medical advice, take medication, and grab some Chick-fil-A takeout. Since bacterial and viral infections mimic each...
Why Does Winter Cause Itchy Skin?

Why Does Winter Cause Itchy Skin?

Winter weather can take a toll on your skin, often leading to dryness. For some, this is a seasonal struggle, while for others, dry skin is a lifelong condition. It may appear flaky, itchy, or rough and typically affects areas like the hands, arms, and lower legs,...
What Is Walking Pneumonia?

What Is Walking Pneumonia?

Are you feeling a bit off today but trying to push through your packed agenda—family plans, a date at Ye Olde Steak House, and household chores? Winter often brings more respiratory illnesses in Knoxville and surrounding areas, making knowledge about conditions like...
Can You Get the Flu Shot When Sick?

Can You Get the Flu Shot When Sick?

It often feels that the holidays, from November through December, keep you on your toes. From grabbing groceries at Loveday Garden Center to picking up a bouquet for a party at Posh Petals Floral Design, the grind doesn’t stop. You planned to get your flu shot this...
What is Barking Cough?

What is Barking Cough?

As the winter weather settles in and the holiday season gets busier, you might be considering taking the family to Gondolier Italian Restaurant & Pizza for the holidays instead of adding more to clean at home. While you’re busy with holiday planning and...