What do you think of when you think of January? It’s the first month of the new year, a time where we make our New Year’s resolutions and look forward to a fresh start. However, did you know January is also Glaucoma Awareness Month?
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Winter is here, but your body has probably already told you that if you are one of the many Americans that suffers from arthritis. Arthritis...
The cervix is an important organ that functions to protect the uterus from foreign material and to aid in the progress of pregnancy and deli...
A new year, a new you. As we close out the holidays and look to enter a new year, many of us take this opportunity to reflect on the challen...
The holidays are usually a most wonderful time of the year. Even with the stress of meal planning and gift giving, many of us still find it ...
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, and the holiday season is here. The holiday season shoul...
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, more frequently referred to as ADHD, is the most common neuropsychiatric condition t...
It's that time of year again. The holiday season is a time of big family gatherings, office parties, festive cookies, candies, and other ind...
It’s that time of year again – time for road trips and long flights to see loved ones across the country (and abroad) in celebration of the ...
The cool fall breeze is in the air! The month of November has finally arrived, with that comes lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer is t...
Flu vaccines are available now for the 2021-2022 flu season! The Flu vaccine is recommended every year for everyone 6 months of age and olde...
When you think of November, what comes to mind? Some may say Thanksgiving, football, or that month where it’s almost socially acceptable for...
Every summer, they come – the Mosquitos, the Wasps, the Hornets. We wonder if they bring some extra baggage with them. We have all heard of ...
Depression is a common, serious condition that men, women, and people of all ages experience. Imagine walking around the grocery store. Many...
October is here and that means you are going to be seeing pink everywhere. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month—the international campaign to ...
Acne vulgaris is a skin disorder that is very common skin condition. That said, it can still lead to a profound psychological impact resulti...
In Western films it is not unusual that when the trigger is pulled against the hero, a fire does not follow, and the crowd cheers that part ...
While summer is winding down, bug season is still in full swing. While most bug bites will cause only mild itching or discomfort for a few d...
Ouch! It seems that it doesn’t matter if you were simply taking a step downstairs, or picking up an object, or even playing a high-intensity...
Hypertension, also called “high blood pressure”, is a medical condition that affects nearly half of all adults in the United States. It is c...
Learning to ride the bike is one of the biggest moments for a kid. Taking that first ride without training wheels brings everyone joy and a ...
School is back In session and summer is coming to an end here in Montgomery County. But the Texas Heat is here to stay and we all deserve to...
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In 2020, dementia was estimated to affect approximately 50 million people in the United States. This is up from 43.8 million people in 2016,...
For many with diabetes the focus is usually on what the sugar value is, but for the physician the focus is on control. Controlling your diab...
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or "PTSD" is a mental health condition that can occur after a person experiences or sees a traumatic event. ...
Summertime is here! Sunny skies, school breaks, and swimming pools—summer can be lots of fun for the whole family! While you’re enjoying the...
Now that summer is here, the pool is a popular place to cool off and have some fun! That makes it important to talk about pool safety and dr...
Millions of Americans are affected by hernias every year. Since June is National Hernia Awareness Month, it is time to start the conversatio...
If you could only keep one of your five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, or hearing), which would it be? Most of us would say sight. Seei...
Hearing loss is a self-explanatory term which means that an individual will require more sound energy than the normal to be able to hear. He...
Have you heard or read that chocolate is good for you? Some studies suggest that dark chocolate is a source of antioxidants and may have an ...
Four months ago, I met a patient, “Linda”, who was no different from most of the people I care for in clinic. Like many Americans, she suffe...
Since we have just finished with Autism Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to review Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism or Au...
Vaping always seems like a new fad just coming to the market, even though it has been around for over a decade. Why people vape has remained...
How do you turn a newborn with all its promise into a 30 year-old addict living on the street? The workday has wrapped up and you’ve picked ...
As part of our daily existence, we occasionally feel abdominal discomfort. We all know the feeling: a feeling of general abdominal discomfor...
In the year since COVID-19 has upended life as we know it, it has become increasingly evident that certain individuals are more at risk of s...
Do you have a painful swollen joint of your greater toe? If so, you might have gout! The odds of you having gout are up to six times greater...
With spring here sunlight each day will increase, and the days will become longer. It is important, especially in Texas, to remember to take...
Bless You! Salud! Gesundheit! These are the common courtesy phrases our friends, family, and even complete strangers extend to us after a wh...
You probably experienced pink eye in your school days. Now your children may come running to you with those oh so familiar bloodshot eyes. T...
For most individuals, electronic devices have become ingrained into our daily lives. With this change, parents may be asking themselves how ...
Many people suffer from sleepless nights. Trouble sleeping can be caused by a number of issues. Insomnia can be caused by physical symptoms ...
Infectious Mononucleosis, more frequently referred to as “mono”, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and is very common. Although it h...
Chronic cough is a condition that affects many Texans. It is a cough that lasts 8 weeks or longer in adults and 4 weeks in children. The nag...
Has your ear been hurting lately? Is it itchy? Have you felt that you can’t hear as well in that ear? Is there some fluid coming out of your...
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The holidays have passed, your New Year’s goals were set, only to be pushed to the Monday following the fireworks… and now it’s time to get ...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can involve one or both sides of the chest. The seriousness of this illness can range from mild ...
With all the changes and headlines we have experienced over the last year it may seem strange to be discussing the common strep throat. The ...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are any type of infection of the urinary tract which can include anything from bladder to kidney infections....
Many of us get dry, itchy skin at times, but for some, it is a vicious cycle, especially during the winter. What is eczema? Eczema, also kno...
It’s that time of year again! Hot chocolate filled with marshmallows, bright lights lining homes and circling trees, a much-needed break fro...
You never think it is going to happen to you, but I woke up a few weeks ago to a blaring alarm in the middle of the night. It sounded like a...
– Offering compassionate, affordable health care for everyone, Lone Star Family Health Center looks forward to working with families in th...
Author: Anna Luc, M.D. After the heat and humidity of summer, the colder weather in fall and winter can be a nice welcomed change. Wintertim...
Author: Alvaro Sanchez, M.D. Flu season has arrived. This is a time public health professionals have been concerned about, and it is here. I...
Author: Jonathan Santos, M.D. The human body is a complex and well-designed structure that encompasses different organs of various shapes ...
Author: Lawrence Ede, D.O. GERD is the acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease. As suggested by its name, GERD is a disease in which aci...
Author: Annabel Chang, M.D. Kidney stones are very common—about 1 in 10 adults will get them at some point, and both men and women are aff...
Author: Dale Beran, M.D. Now that the weather is starting to cool down, more people are looking to go outside and get some exercise, optimis...
Author: Krystal DeLeon, M.D. Everyone knows that things are bigger and better in Texas, including our hot summers! And while there is nothin...
Author: Joseph Whitt, MD A scrape on the knee, a scratch on the hand, a cut on the elbow – such minor injuries are often mildly painful and ...
