Healthy Outlook

During a stroke, a person loses 1.9 million brain cells — every minute. Getting the right treatment right away can be the difference between a full recovery and long-term disability.

If you grew up in the ’90s or earlier, chances are your parents reached for that familiar brown bottle the minute you scraped your knee. Family medicine provider Nancy Linscott, MD, shares the truth about hydrogen peroxide and kids’ cuts — and what those familiar bubbles are really telling you.

Was it something you ate — or a stomach bug going around? Urgent care provider Joshua Faucher, MD, shares how to tell the difference, what your symptoms really mean and when it’s time to get care.