Matthew Vaccaro

Stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is an umbrella term used for various intestinal infections that usually last a few days and can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. The most common way people get the stomach flu is by not practicing good hand hygiene. Prevention Washing your hands often and thoroughly is key…

As flu season approaches, it’s important to receive your yearly shot. Doctors recommend getting one before Halloween to prevent contracting and spreading the flu. Types of flu vaccines Any flu shot will offer you protection, but the CDC recommends trivalent and quadrivalent vaccines for the 2018-2019 flu season. Who should get a flu shot? According…

If you’ve recently experienced sharp pains in your heels while walking or getting out of bed in the morning, you may be one of the 3 million people that develop plantar fasciitis each year. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by the inflammation…

Women experiencing pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful bowel movements and other discomforts in the lower abdomen and pelvis may have a gynecological disorder called endometriosis. The pain is caused by the endometrium, which normally lines the inside of the uterus, beginning to grow outside of it instead. Along with severe pain, endometriosis can lead…

You probably wish you could get more sleep but find yourself without the time because of your busy schedule. However, naps don’t have to take up a large chunk of your day to make you feel better. Research shows that allotting a 20-30 minute power nap can be beneficial to our health in many ways.…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a recall on certain brands of drugs containing valsartan, a popular heart and blood pressure medication. Medication recalls such as this often go unnoticed by the patient and can lead to health complications or safety issues. To ensure medication safety for you and your loved ones, follow…