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Holiday Weight Gain in Winter

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 serious about actually pursuing those goals. Among the most popular goals include: getting healthy, ...

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Pneumonia

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 ...

Strep Throat in the COVID Winter

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 ...
Lone Star Family Health UTIs and You Dr Hamme Profile

UTI’s and You

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are any type of infection of the urinary tract which can include anything from bladder to kidney infections....

Don’t Make Rash Decisions this Winter

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...

Osteoarthritis in the Wintertime

It’s that time of year again! Hot chocolate filled with marshmallows, bright lights lining homes and circling trees, a much-needed break fro...

The Silent Winter Killer That You Never Think Of?

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...

Lone Star Family Health Center Opens in Huntsville

– Offering compassionate, affordable health care for everyone, Lone Star Family Health Center looks forward to working with families in the ...

Coping with Asthma During Winter

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...

The Twindemic is Upon Us

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...