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6 Ways Air Travel Impacts Your Body and Tips to Mitigate Its Negative Effects Jun 2nd, 2026

It’s a simple and basic truth: man wasn’t built to fly, but we have been obsessed with the idea for as long as we’ve stared into the sky. The first recorded attempt at flying goes back long before the Wright brothers and the Kitty Hawk voyage; that distinction goes to...

When Does a Cut Need Stitches? May 7th, 2026

Your skin plays a vital role in your overall health. As part of the integumentary system, along with your hair and nails, it acts as a first line of defense to protect you from injury and infection, which also makes it highly vulnerable to damage. Skin injuries can range from...

Why Do I Get UTIs So Frequently? Apr 23rd, 2026

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, but for some, they are chronic. If you just finished a round of antibiotics only to have your symptoms return a few weeks later, you need a focused treatment plan. At Mansfield Urgent Care & Family Medicine, led by Dr. Jeffrey James Fisher, our...

6 Common Illnesses and How to Avoid Spreading Them Feb 3rd, 2026

Winter is in full swing, and so are the respiratory illnesses that invariably accompany it.  Viruses from the common cold to COVID-19 peak during the winter months.  There are several contributing factors. For starters, cold weather can weaken your immune response — particularly within your nose. Chilly temperatures also drive...