You know that flea and/or tick prevention is imperative for your dog's health and well-being. While the sheer discomfort of a flea or tick infestation is enough to wreck Fido's day, many parasites carried by ticks or fleas can jeopardize Fido's physical health.

With 40% of the population now vaccinated, cities are opening, masks mandates are loosening, and things have begun the ascent to normalcy. But which cities will be fully running first? We took a look at some of America's cities and where they stand in the ongoing journey to eliminate COVID-19 for good.

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It causes ulcers and inflammation in the digestive tract. While there is no known cure for this disease, some treatment protocols can reduce symptoms and bring the patient into long-term remission. There are an estimated one million cases in the United States. Ulcerative colitis develops slowly. It is classified as an autoimmune disorder. The inflammation and ulcers appear in the innermost lining of the colon. Ulcerative colitis traditionally begins in the rectum before expanding into other areas of the large intestine. Symptoms vary from patient to patient depending on the location within the colon and the severity of the inflammation and ulcers.

A type of fat located in the body, cholesterol is essential to the production of hormones, digestion of food, and building of cells. However, too much cholesterol is linked to a variety of health issues.

The human mind is an amazing entity. When healthy, said mental component can produce vivid thoughts and imagination. However, when this crucial feature ails, a host of untoward and potentially life-inhibiting complications can result. One significant mental health issue is known as schizophrenia.

Those who are dealing with arthritis might take medication to cut down on the inflammation that their body deals with and the pain and stiffness that they face. It can be helpful for a person to make changes to their lifestyle, as well, including their diet.

Multiple myeloma, also called myeloma, is a rare cancer of the blood that affects tens of thousands of people in the United States. Some people with multiple myeloma require treatment to slow the growth and spread of the cancer cells.

A stair lift is basically a very simple device. The majority of stairlifts currently available have two basic components. One is a chair with motorized wheels or gears at the base. This is what propels the chair up and down enabling it to move along the surface. The second is the track. Part of the surface is textured or toothed. Once you understand these basics, you are ready to choose from the wide variety of options available on the market.

Our joints impact a majority of our movement and allow us to perform complex tasks that no other species can do. However, what if our ability to use our joints was somehow taken away from us? Arthritis currently affects more than three hundred million individuals worldwide, with nearly a quarter of these individuals being residents of the United States. This number is one the rise with each passing day and very few people are aware of how to prevent or treat it. There are several variations of arthritis and in this article, I will be discussing one strain in particular: Gout.

While it may be hard to believe, the earliest version of modern dental implants first appeared back in 600 A.D., according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). Luckily, modern prosthodontics has come a long way since that time. Today, dental implants are the most common and one of the most popular patient options for replacing missing teeth.