Holiday meals are supposed to bring comfort, connection, and a little break from everyday routines. But the truth is that this is also the time of year when foodborne illnesses spike. Kitchens get crowded, people multitask, and dishes often sit out longer than they should. You might have a turkey that didn’t cook thoroughly, a…
Most people expect a cold to clear within about a week. A sore throat, runny nose, or light cough usually improves with rest, and it is common to assume the body just needs a few quiet days to recover. During winter, however, symptoms often linger longer than expected. Close contact with others indoors, increased circulation…
Why Bronchitis Becomes More Common in the Fall As the weather cools and people spend more time indoors, respiratory infections like bronchitis become more common. Dry air, fluctuating temperatures, and exposure to seasonal viruses all play a role in increasing the number of respiratory illnesses seen during the fall. Allergies and dust from heating systems…
When the Holidays Bring More Than Cheer The holiday season is full of excitement, from decorating and shopping to cooking and traveling. But with all this activity, the chances of slips, trips, and falls also increase. Between rain-soaked sidewalks, scattered decorations, tangled cords, and busy schedules, accidents are surprisingly common during this time of year.…
Halloween night is all about excitement, costumes, and candy. Kids run from house to house collecting treats, parents snap photos of superheroes and princesses, and neighborhoods light up with laughter and decoration. Yet behind all the fun, urgent care centers like Solar Urgent Care often prepare for one of their busiest nights of the year.…
RSV Season Arrives in Southern California Every fall and winter, respiratory viruses begin to rise across Southern California. Among the most common infections seen in children is RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. For many parents, distinguishing between RSV and a common cold can be challenging. While most children recover at home with rest and fluids,…
Nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain are symptoms that almost everyone experiences at some point. Sometimes they are brief and harmless, such as when you eat a little too much spicy food, while at other times they signal something more serious. Knowing when to address these issues at home and when to seek urgent care can…
Parents often find themselves in a tricky spot when their baby or toddler is cranky, running a mild fever, or pulling at their ear. The big question is whether it is just teething or something more concerning, like an ear infection. Because the symptoms can look very similar, it is easy to confuse one for…
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, but it also brings physical and emotional changes that can make even minor health issues feel more serious. Your immune system shifts to support your growing baby, which may leave you more vulnerable to common infections and discomforts. If you’re expecting and not feeling your best, it’s completely…
As families dive into the back-to-school season, the rush to buy supplies, new clothes, and backpacks is in full swing. But amid the hustle, one essential task often gets pushed aside: preparing your child’s health. A strong start to the school year begins with ensuring they’re physically ready to take on academic and extracurricular challenges.…
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