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Kidney health is a key component of overall health. Whether you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or have a family history of kidney failure, which increases the risk of developing kidney disease or not at risk, taking care of your kidneys is critical. The kidneys serve many specific functions in the body, with …
Pink eye can be viral or bacterial, and both causes are extremely contagious from person to person. It’s important to avoid getting too close to others while sick with pink eye. Be sure to visit AFC Urgent Care Worcester to get the best possible treatment options and resources on managing the symptoms. Our physicians will diagnose …
Influenza, or what we commonly refer to as the flu, is a highly contagious and viral infection. It attacks the lungs and air passages and produces cough, body ache, and high fever. Generally, winters are when this viral infection is the most rampant, and children are especially susceptible to it. In most cases, children do …
With talk of variants of the COVID-19 virus, it can bring a lot of speculation to unknown information. There is still unknown information around COVID for scientists, but there are some facts we do know. If you think you have COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID, get tested with AFC Urgent Care Worcester today. …
Your bodies depend on some crucial hormones, which help with functions like burning calories, controlling the heartbeat, etc. An underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism, common among women, means that their body doesn’t produce sufficient amounts of those important hormones. Two of your body’s vital functions, including the heart rate and the body temperature, depend largely on …
Your good vision depends largely on the health of the optic nerve. Glaucoma is a condition wherein your optic nerve suffers damage, generally due to the extraordinarily high pressure in your eye. One of the leading causes of blindness, Glaucoma, can occur at any age, but you will find it most prevalent among the sixty-year-olds …
Dry skin is no fun, and in the cold months, it typically gets worse. Humidity is low in Winter, and the moisture in the air is what helps keep your skin from drying out. At AFC Urgent Care Worcester, we are here to provide you with all the information you need to feel comfortable this season. These …
There are a few illnesses that are common among children in the Winter. Adults can catch them too, but the symptoms are usually very different. With the second wave of COVID happening, it’s important to keep your children safe from other preventable diseases. If you or a loved one feels under the weather this season, …
With flu season among us, it can be hard to make the distinction between COVID-19 and the flu. Many of the symptoms are similar between the two, and understanding the differences could end up saving a life. COVID-19 is highly contagious in comparison to the flu, and with no vaccine, it’s important to take the …
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The holidays bring around a lot of good feelings to others, from quality time with loved ones to enjoying hot chocolate on a cold day. During this time, it is extremely important to remember to take time for ourselves to recharge, as this can often end up being a very overwhelming time. Maintaining your personal …
