Urgent Care Blog

‘Tis the Season for Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies are nothing to sneeze at. The sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, headaches, and rashes of seasonal allergies cause distress and discomfort for millions of sufferers. If you’re one of the many affected by allergies, you may rely on over-the-counter medications to ease your symptoms and suffering. But today, more and more people are finding the same sort of relief with natural allergy remedies… Read More

CDC Delivers Distressing News About Drinking Alcohol and Pregnancy

A significant number of pregnant women are playing with the health of their child by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. According to recent research on alcohol and pregnancy from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 18.6% of pregnant women aged 35–44 are likely to be drinking while pregnant. And one-third of women who drink during pregnancy engage in binge drinking, which is defined as having four… Read More

Don’t Close Your Eyes to the Best Sleeping Position for Your Brain

If you sleep on your side, you can put your mind at rest about protecting the health of your brain. According to recent research, side sleeping enhances your brain’s ability to eliminate the built-up waste that can lead to neurological diseases. While MD Now is well known for quality medical care, our experts are just as concerned with your quality of life and want to help you protect your health in every possible… Read More

New Therapy Tends to the Pain of the Strain of Tendonitis

If you’ve ever strained yourself after heavy lifting, intensive sports, or a sudden accident, you may have injured your tendon and experienced tendonitis. Most tendon injuries occur near the joints, especially the wrist, knee, shoulder, and elbow. This leads to inflammation of the tendon, which is a condition called tendonitis. These injuries are surprisingly common, with 30% to 50% due to sports. Most people… Read More

Symptoms of a strain usually include pain, swelling, muscle spasm, and difficulty moving the affected muscle.
×