--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News (6) description: News Articles from Lone Star Family Health Center (6) --- [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-blue-red.png?width=558&height=146&name=logo-blue-red.png)](https://www.lonestarfamily.org) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) [Book a Demo](https://www.google.com/) # News Explore topics Published Articles Cancer Basic treatment Eyes Influenza Kids Stress Asthma Diabetes Flu Home care Mental Health Skincare Cough Healthy Lifestyle Heart Disease Infants Lungs Weight Management Autoimmune Disease Cardiovascular Health Drowning Elderly Care GERD Gallbladder disease Infection Injuries Men's Health Pneumonia Strep Throat Stroke AIDS Aging Alcoholism Arthritis Bicycle Safety Blood Clot Blood Donors Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Covid-19 Dating Violence Delirium Ears Eating Disorders Gastritis HIV Headaches Hurricane Safety Insomnia Kidney Kidney Stones Lupus Nutrition Osteoarthritis Shingles Sickle Cell Disease Sleep Sports Physicals Sprains Stomach disease Strains Substance Abuse Suicide Prevention Thyroid Tinnitus UTI Ulcers Vision Care Weight Loss [![Headshot of Allen Fellers, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Fellers.jpg?width=900&name=Fellers.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-gerd-what-it-is-and-when-to-seek-help) [GERD](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/gerd) --- ### [Understanding GERD: What It Is and When to Seek Help](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-gerd-what-it-is-and-when-to-seek-help) GERD stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. It’s a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus/throat. This backward flow can irritate the lining of the esophagus and cause uncomfortable symptoms. Many people use... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-gerd-what-it-is-and-when-to-seek-help) [![Headshot of Savannah Cruz, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Savannah%20Cruz%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Savannah%20Cruz%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/healthy-aging-month) [Aging](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/aging) --- ### [Healthy Aging Month](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/healthy-aging-month) Aging is a natural process that we all experience and there are many things we can do to help take care of ourselves and remain happy and he... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/healthy-aging-month) [![Headshot of Brittany Burns, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Brittany%20Burns%20D.O_.jpg?width=500&name=Brittany%20Burns%20D.O_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/baby-safety-month) [Infants](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/infants) --- ### [Baby Safety Month](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/baby-safety-month) Whether an expected pregnancy, or an unexpected pregnancy, your first child can be a mix of joy, excitement, and fear. I remember laying in ... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/baby-safety-month) [![Headshot of Alan Fellers, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Allen%20Fellers%2c%20M.D.%202.jpg?width=500&name=Allen%20Fellers%2c%20M.D.%202.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/alcohol-use-what-to-know-and-when-to-get-help) [Alcoholism](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/alcoholism) --- ### [Alcohol Use: What to Know and When to Get Help](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/alcohol-use-what-to-know-and-when-to-get-help) Alcohol is a substance found in drinks like beer, wine, and liquor (such as vodka, rum, and whiskey). All of these contain ethanol, which af... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/alcohol-use-what-to-know-and-when-to-get-help) [![Headshot of Adonai Paz, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Adonai%20Paz%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Adonai%20Paz%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/childrens-eye-health-and-safety-month) [Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/eyes) --- ### [Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/childrens-eye-health-and-safety-month) Keeping children's eyes healthy starts early! Every year in August, we recognize children’s eye health and safety. During this month, we put... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/childrens-eye-health-and-safety-month) [![Headshot of Joanna Moore, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Joanna%20Moore%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Joanna%20Moore%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-anxiety-in-children-and-teens-1) [Mental Health](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/mental-health) --- ### [Understanding Anxiety in Children and Teens](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-anxiety-in-children-and-teens-1) Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear, or nervousness. It is a normal part of life and can help children stay alert or prepared for challenges... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-anxiety-in-children-and-teens-1) [![Headshot of Dr. Angela Chen, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Angela%20Chen%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Angela%20Chen%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/vaping-risks-etc) [Lungs](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/lungs) --- ### [Vaping – Risks, etc.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/vaping-risks-etc) Vaping, or using electronic cigarettes, has been on the rise over the past decade. It is especially popular among teenagers and young adults... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/vaping-risks-etc) [![Photo of Dr. Kevin Windecker, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kevin%20Windecker%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Kevin%20Windecker%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/pink-eye) [Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/eyes) --- ### [Pink Eye](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/pink-eye) Red eyes are a common complaint seen in primary care. While pink eye can cause a red, swollen eye, not all red eyes are pink eye. The medica... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/pink-eye) [![Headshot of Dr. Ana Martinez](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Martinez.jpg?width=500&name=Martinez.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/put-your-best-foot-forward-caring-for-diabetic-feet) [Diabetes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/diabetes) --- ### [Put Your Best Foot Forward: Caring for Diabetic Feet](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/put-your-best-foot-forward-caring-for-diabetic-feet) High blood sugar levels can lead to nerve damage and poor circulation, which increases the risk of foot injuries and infections. But with da... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/put-your-best-foot-forward-caring-for-diabetic-feet) [![Headshot of Dr. Scarlett Reed](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Scarlett%20Reed%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Scarlett%20Reed%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-anxiety-in-children-and-teens) [Mental Health](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/mental-health) --- ### [Understanding Anxiety in Children and Teens](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-anxiety-in-children-and-teens) Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming or interferes with daily activities, it may be a sign of an anxiety disor... 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