How do you define a traumatic event?

The word trauma is often used very loosely. In this video, HealthMaker Jamie Howard, PhD, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, explains what a trauma involves and how to define it.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a dangerous infection that can start suddenly and move fast. Spot the signs and know how to respond.

This severe infection can lead to long-term complications—and even death—if not treated quickly and effectively.

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