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It only takes a minute
Are you very busy? Imagine, in the midst of all you have to do, expanding an important one minute project to five or ten hours. Now consider the time it takes to get dressed, tra
Straight, No Chaser: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
There’s nothing pleasant in talking about bedbugs, but’s it is even worse to have to deal with them, so let’s get you some information to help you prevent and address these b
The Musings of an ER Doctor
The Straight, No Chaser blog—one of the six primary services of www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com — offers upfront, plain talk (i.e., limited medical jargon) regarding issues of
Straight, No Chaser: Travelers' Diarrhea
This is the time of year in the U.S. when you wished you were somewhere else. (Hawaii, Africa, Australia or Mexico for a Valentine’s Day cruise, anyone?) Unfortunately, somet
Travel advisory
The world’s a beautiful place. Enjoy it! Have a blast! That’s it. That’s our unadulterated advice. Rest and relaxation is an important factor of health. Fun times
Straight, No Chaser: Spotlight on Health Concerns When Traveling – Vaccines and Illnesses
Traveling is exciting, but it presents multiple challenges to your health. To best meet these challenges, preparation is everything. Before you travel and every time you travel, yo
150 Countries and Counting!
Dear Readers in countries around the world, It is so nice of you to join us! We love that Straight, No Chaser has as many readers in countries around the world as we do in the Uni
Straight, No Chaser: The Medical Issues You Encounter While Flying
I’ve probably been engaged twenty times on airplanes to provide medical assistance. My favorite incident was when four doctors (and a nurse) simultaneously jumped to assistan
From the Heart
Are you making ho-hum lifestyle decisions because your heart is slowing you down? Remember how much fun running used to be? What if you could still scale all four flights to visit
Straight, No Chaser: Staying Alive – A Ridiculously Simple Approach to CPR
Hopefully, this video is the hokiest thing I’ll ever post, but modern understanding of CPR is such that every single one of you should know exactly how to respond in the even
Hearts For You
Was out shopping for some non-candy Valentine’s Day gifts for you, and look what I found! Tons of ways to share the love. And for the kiddies… Enjoy! Did you notice all
Straight, No Chaser: Sensitive Teeth
What goes through your mind when your teeth hurt (other than whether or not all of that Valentine’s Day candy is worth it)? Is it fleeting or constant? Are you easily agitate
Don't Choke!
Choking is hazardous to your health. Avoid it at all costs. Especially leading up to Valentine’s Day. Get the right gift! Today’s tip for avoiding choking is to avoid a
Straight, No Chaser: What Will You Do If Your Baby Starts Choking?
We’ve previously discussed how to address choking in adults. Today, we address the twin horrors of needing to save a baby’s life (those younger than 12 months old) from choking
Straight, No Chaser: How Can I Save Myself If I'm Choking?
If you’re the type that is cool under pressure, you’re well positioned to think your way out of many dangerous situations. If you’re the type that’s incline
All Choked Up
We understand. The love month inspires so many kind and loving gestures, that lots of people will be walking around choked up. If you find yourself in this type of never-ending lo
Straight, No Chaser: What Will You Do If You See Someone Choking?
So … what would you do if someone around you starting choking. Or if they choked, then lost consciousness? What would you do if you choked and no one else was around? Don’t you
Beware the Deadly Handshakes
What do you do at the end of your interview when your potential boss has been sneezing into his hand the whole fascinating hour? Do you … A) reveal your true Klingon identity
Straight, No Chaser: Hygiene and Illness
There are things you know, there are things you know but don’t really know, and there are still other things that you think you know that you don’t know at all. When it
