Giardia lamblia, also known as giardia duodenalis, is a microscopic protozoan flagellate that can cause a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, from severe diarrhea to malabsorption. According to the CDC, it is the most common cause of waterborne outbreaks of diarrhea...

Trypanophobia is defined as an extreme fear of needles, specifically when getting injections or blood draws. Some studies say that 1 in 10 adults suffer from trypanophobia, so if you find yourself recoiling when your primary care doctor tells you they need to draw...

Many people wonder: what is the difference between a primary care doctor and any other medical doctor? Do I really need a primary care doctor just to get blood tests or receive treatment for my diarrhea? The answer: YES. Primary care doctors, or PCPs, play an...