The pounds we gain during the holidays tend to linger long after the tables are cleared, starting at Thanksgiving. The average American consumes 4,500 calories and nearly 230 grams of fat during a traditional Thanksgiving dinner (and that doesn’t include late-night snacking on leftovers!). When… Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual flu shot for everyone six months of age and older. FastMed, one of the nation’s fastest-growing urgent care providers, has you covered for all things flu, including flu shots. With flu season here, FastMed is answering some… Read more
As kids head back to school, FastMed wants to help make getting “back to busy” as healthy as possible for you and your family. From creating well-balanced school lunches to taking advantage of the physical, social, and emotional benefits of school sports, back-to-school time brings many… Read more
The latest health news is buzzing about monkeypox, especially as case numbers grow in the United States. After the COVID-19 epidemic, many people are understandably wary of “new” viruses – and if you’ve never heard of monkeypox until now, you’re certainly not alone. What is… Read more
It’s a feeling that no one wants – the constant urge to urinate, a burning sensation when you urinate or both. If you are experiencing symptoms like these, you may have a UTI. UTIs are very common, and we see them often at FastMed. Keep reading to learn what a UTI feels like, if a UTI can go… Read more
