Locations:

Primary Care

From tips on managing chronic conditions to preventative care strategies, improve your overall health with our primary care insights.

Closeup of a cold sore on a person's upper lip.

November 10, 2023/Primary Care

Why Do I Get Cold Sores? Common Triggers Explained

Food choices likely don’t cause cold sores — but they may help with healing and prevention

Foods to help a stomachache feel better include bananas, crackers, rice, toast and oatmeal.

October 26, 2023/Primary Care

5 Ways To Get Rid of a Stomachache

Help your aching belly by staying hydrated, eating bland foods and avoiding certain foods

Ginger tea in a clear glass cup surrounded by ginger root with honey and lemons in the background.

October 25, 2023/Primary Care

Does Ginger Ale Really Help With Nausea?

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the fizzy drink typically doesn’t contain any real ginger

October 20, 2023/Primary Care

How Airplane Travel Affects Your Body

Flying can cause dehydration and bloating and make you feel tired and stressed

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy

October 19, 2023/Primary Care

Why You Really Should Wash Your Hands After Using the Bathroom (Every Single Time!)

Technique matters — and research suggests most of us still aren’t doing it right

Closeup of a toddler with a yeast infection in their armpit.

October 13, 2023/Primary Care

Where Can You Get a Yeast Infection on Your Body?

Your face? Your armpits? Your butt? Yes, yeast infections can affect many parts of your body

person giving a self-injection to abdomen

September 20, 2023/Primary Care

How To Give Yourself a Subcutaneous Injection

Collect your supplies, wash your hands, prep the site ... and take a deep breath

Man in coma in hospital with IV hanging in foreground.

September 15, 2023/Primary Care

Why You Need a Medical Power of Attorney

This role designates a stand-in partner when you can’t make medical decisions for yourself

Closeup of Parent putting bandaid on child's hurt knee.

August 29, 2023/Primary Care

When Does a Cut Need Stitches?

If the area is bleeding a lot or it’s near your face or genitalia, it may be time to head to the ER

Person pouring a pitcher of cold water with oranges and herbs into a glass cup

August 21, 2023/Primary Care

Here’s How To Prevent Dehydration

Drink water, of course! But there are also other ways to stay hydrated

BackPage 8 of 19Next