It’s looking like it will be a hot and humid summer and as we venture outdoors to enjoy recreation and exercise, the possibility for heat exhaustion and heat stroke rises. Heat exhaustion can occur after a person has been exposed to high temperatures for a long period of time and is often accompanied by dehydration.

In Michigan, tick season extends from late April to early October, and the annual tick forecast predicts the Midwest will face an above-average threat level this year as the summer heat stays until later in the fall than usual. Ticks thrive in warm weather, inhabiting bushy or wooded areas and can be found in trees,

As we emerge from a pandemic that the majority of us have never seen before (and hope to never see again), health and wellness are on the forefront of everyone’s mind. One thing the pandemic has helped to shed a light upon is the role and importance of vitamins and minerals in our daily lives.

In 2021, an estimated 1.9 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Thanks to a groundbreaking new blood test that can detect over 50 types of cancer, more people could learn about a cancer diagnosis sooner, which is important because early detection helps save lives.

While there is still no cure for HIV infections, increased access to HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care has made it a manageable chronic health condition. With the appropriate care, people living with HIV can now live long and healthy lives. The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is proud to support the Center for Disease

Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Normally, the stomach contracts to move food down into the small intestine for digestion. The movement of food from the stomach through the digestive tract is controlled by the vagus nerve. Gastroparesis occurs when the

Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in children in the U.S. and affects approximately 1.3 million children between the ages of 4 – 17.1 If your child has a peanut allergy, you know firsthand the burden it can have on your family. It can be a life-long condition, and reactions to peanuts can

Summertime is here and relaxing on the beach, sightseeing, hiking and vacations are all on the summer “to-do” list now that the world is reopening. This means that your feet are going to be front and center receiving exposure. Let’s get them prepared for the elements of sand at the beach, chlorine in the pool,

Arthritis is a common health condition in the United States, affecting one in four adults according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Characterized by the inflammation of one or more joints, arthritis can cause joint pain, stiffness and swelling that can limit one’s functionality and impact daily activities.1 May is recognized as National

They say people from Flint are resilient. They are survivors. They have faced adversity and walked through it. They are “Flint Strong!” This rings true for Flint native Jessie R. Ryan who grew up in Flint. She attended Flint Central High School, graduated from Spring Arbor University with a bachelor’s degree and continued her studies

Have you ever had a nagging pain in the bottom of your foot? It plagues you in the morning and feels like a dagger stabbing you in your heel with every step you take. If this sounds familiar, you could be suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament (plantar fascial band)