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If you’re experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, don’t panic. These symptoms are common and usually manageable without medical intervention. Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration often occur together, and home care is typically the first line of treatment.

Caring For Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration At Home

Here are some tips for caring for yourself at home:

• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, sports drinks or oral rehydration solutions. Aim for at least eight to 10 glasses of fluids per day.
• Give your body time to recover by getting plenty of rest. Avoid strenuous...

Do you think it might be time for your daughter to see a gynecologist for the first time? The world of women's health is ready to welcome the next generation of women to our ranks! Good news, we're here to help her (and you!) get through that first visit with an obstetrician/gynecologist, also referred to as an Ob/Gyn.

These seven steps will help preserve the cartilage you have, strengthen the muscles that support your joints, and help you live with greater mobility and less pain.

There's no better time than during Heart Month to get to know your heart a little better (and learn a few ways to keep it healthy)! After all, it's the only one you have. The most important step you can take to protect your heart is understanding your own individual risks for heart disease. 

Take a free heart health risk assessment.

Pop quiz: Fill the blank with the best answer: Food is_________.

1. Nutrition
2. Fuel
3. Comfort
4. Celebration
5. A link to our culture and roots
6. All the above

You're probably thinking, if it's a dietician asking the question, the answer should be numbers one or two, but you know in your heart, the answer is number six, and you're right! There are many reasons we make the food choices that we do, and nutrition is only one of them. 

Think of all the holidays we celebrate with sugar: Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays, weddings, retirements, and the list goes on. The foods we call "junk foods"...

The sun is out, the weather is great, the pools and beaches are open, and the ice cream trucks are out in full force. But while air conditioners crank on all across the country, most people aren't thinking about the importance of blood donation; a simple action with huge benefits. 

Summer is a historically slower time for blood donations. However, blood usage doesn't decrease during this time. In fact, the seasonal decline in donations happens to coincide with what AAA calls the 100 deadliest days of summer, which last from Memorial Day until school starts up again. These 100 days mark a...

As you or your loved one get older, falls may be something that you have to plan for. Falls happen for many reasons - stiff joints, vision changes, illness or a medication that affects balance. So what can you do to help put your mind at ease and help ensure the safety of your family?

Be Prepared Before a Fall Happens

• Learn how to prevent falls and recognize the causes of falls.
• Keep a list of emergency numbers near your phone in an easy-to-access spot.
• Put a plan in place that will allow you to call someone for help if you can't get up. This includes using home monitoring systems that have a...

The ABCDE rule for melanoma is a helpful guide for knowing when it might be time to talk to your doctor. Here’s how it works.

Understanding whether your back pain is due to a strenuous workout, too much heavy lifting or a sign that your kidneys may need attention is important. Learn about kidney pain.