Whooping cough: more common and more dangerous than you think
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of babies who get whooping cough have to be hospitalized.
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Is a tattoo parlor safer than the mall for ear piercing?
Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian answers a reader’s question about whether ear piercing is safer at a tattoo parlor or a mall kiosk.
Cat scratch disease: it’s exactly as the name implies
Cat scratch disease, also known as cat scratch fever, is a bacterial infection that is transferred through the saliva of your cat after it licks or scratches you.
How to prevent swimming-related illnesses
The best way to prevent swimming-related illnesses from spreading is to keep germs out of the water in the first place.
Fall respiratory challenges for kids
At this time of year, we see a wave of children with respiratory challenges – such as asthma and bronchiolitis – coming to us for help.
