A cough can be incredibly disruptive to your life, especially when it is chronic. Fortunately, many coughs resolve on their own within days or a few weeks. Before getting worried about a cough, it is important to know that coughing is a pro...
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March heralds the observance of American Diabetes Alert Day, an annual event falling on the fourth Tuesday of the month. This day serves as ...
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June is recognized as National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, a time dedicated to sharing more understanding of these common and deb...
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May is observed as National Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about strokes, their prevention, as well as the im...
The spring here in Conroe was beautiful this year. Wildflowers lined the highways and populated the parks and state forests. Though they wer...
With summer approaching, you may be planning outdoor activities such as hikes, picnics, pool days, and beach vacations. Being outside is ben...
There is a lot of confusion about autism. Some of this confusion stems from popular misconceptions about the disorder. There have been many ...
Spring is a favorite season for many people. The weather gets warmer, the flowers start blossoming – but it’s also one of the worst times fo...
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Perinatal depression is a common and debilitating condition that affects women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The condition is ...
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Almost every adult has experienced low back pain at some point in their life. Most cases are nonemergent, nonspecific back pain not caused b...
If you are reading this, be reminded for a moment that you have a drum inside your chest that is beating every second. It unselfishly gives ...
Winter is the most likely time patients come down with upper respiratory infections (URIs). A combination of cold, dry air allowing the viru...
Ear infections or acute otitis media (AOM) are a common health issue of people of all ages and can cause pain and discomfort. AOM is an acut...
We’ve all had it. First, it might be the headache. You lie down for an early bedtime, and the next morning, your throat has a deep ache. It ...
The New Year is an exciting time to reorient our goals and seek to become our healthiest selves. One of the best ways to improve your curren...
It is important to consider the temporality of various skin conditions, and how they increase and/or decrease based on the time of year. Jus...
The thyroid is a gland in your neck, right below the voice box, that controls the way your body uses and stores energy. By producing a molec...
New year, new you. As we begin the new year, many individuals will be making new year resolutions. A very common new year resolution is losi...
The holidays are meant to be a joyous, fun, and heartwarming time of the year. A time when we get together with loved ones. There are partie...
Winter is here. And with Winter has come a slew of cold and flu cases in the last few months. One virus we look at is Respiratory Syncytial ...
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y season is quickly approaching, and with it often comes large feasts and the potential for unwanted weight gain. In one study, it was shown...
The month of November is national diabetes awareness month, a time when this common but very treatable disease is brought to the forefront o...
Who Gets the Flu Shot- and Why? The CDC currently recommends that everyone 6 months or older get vaccinated for the flu every flu season. Yo...
A medical crisis can befall any individual at any time or any age. Whether an accident occurs, or a sickness takes a turn and there is a poo...
In your lifetime, you have likely heard of the importance of laying infants on their back when they sleep. But why is this so essential? It ...
One of the most isolating experiences that a patient can have is the feelings that can follow a diagnosis of breast cancer. Breast cancer is...
It’s easy to know when you have a cold. You start to cough, maybe have a runny nose, and if it’s severe you might have a fever. Generally, y...
We’ve all heard of hearts skipping beats or beating differently, but did you know that cardiac arrhythmias can be a serious problem with lon...
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Your baby’s growth can be influenced by environmental factors that we come across each day. These factors, including indoor and outdoor air ...
You wake up one morning sneezing with a runny nose and a slight cough. Is it your seasonal allergies acting up or is it a cold, the flu, or ...
Saving money on your prescriptions is an important way to cut costs and improve your health. Everything is getting more and more expensive t...
Psoriasis, once thought to be related to leprosy, was finally recognized as its own disease in the 19th century but has probably been around...
I want you, dear reader, to imagine how much you use your eyes in a day. From driving to work, reading your favorite book, or maybe even wat...
Monkeypox is a disease caused by Orthopoxvirus known as “Monkeypox”. It is related to the smallpox virus and was originally discovered in mo...
The current age of innovation has allowed for many remarkable advances, especially in the realm of healthcare. There’s an incredible amount ...
Youth sports and involvement in those sports/activities is an important part of communities across the United States. This year from July 19...
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When most people hear the word “arthritis,” they likely picture an aging individual with “creaky old” joints, worn-out from a lifetime of us...
The case of the bloody nose Epistaxis is more commonly known as a bloody nose. The nose could bleed for a variety of reasons. Because the bl...
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We all know how nice it feels to finally bask in the sun on the first day of Spring, to feel the warmth melt all your winter worries away. O...
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Vaccines are designed to prevent disease by preparing the recipient’s immune system ahead of time. The vaccine schedule begins in infancy to...
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There is not a human being on this planet who has not experienced stress at some point in their lives. Stress is all around us, and it is an...
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Many health organizations such as the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and World Health Organization a...
Diabetes is a medical disorder in which your body is unable to use sugar properly. In order to function properly, your pancreas produces an ...
Last weekend reminded us that winter was still around with the temperature drops and the dryer air. With these changes, our skin gets drier ...
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Exercise and being active is a key component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is one of the pillars in achieving a well-balanced and q...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or "PTSD" is a mental health condition that can occur after a person experiences or sees a traumatic event. ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 the ...
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 an...
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 affec...
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 ...