--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News (7) description: News Articles from Lone Star Family Health Center (7) --- [![](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 Arthritis Cough Healthy Lifestyle Heart Disease Infants Lungs Men's Health Osteoarthritis Weight Management Autoimmune Disease Breast Cancer Cardiovascular Health Drowning Elderly Care GERD Gallbladder disease Infection Injuries Kidney Osteoporosis Pneumonia Strep Throat Stroke AIDS Aging Alcoholism Bicycle Safety Bladder Blood Clot Blood Donors Colorectal Cancer Covid-19 Dating Violence Delirium Ears Eating Disorders Gastritis HIV Headaches Hurricane Safety Incontinence Insomnia Kidney Stones Lupus Nutrition Shingles Sickle Cell Disease Sleep Sports Physicals Sprains Stomach disease Strains Substance Abuse Suicide Prevention Thyroid Tinnitus UTI Ulcers Urinary Vision Care Weight Loss [![Photo of Dr. Kevin Windecker, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kevin%20Windecker%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg?width=900&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 medical term for red eye is conjunctivitis. We will take some time to discuss some common causes of conjun... [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... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-anxiety-in-children-and-teens) [![Photo of Allen Fellers, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Fellers.jpg?width=500&name=Fellers.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/home-safety-tips-in-older-adults) [Home care](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/home-care), [Elderly Care](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/elderly-care) --- ### [Home Safety Tips in Older Adults](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/home-safety-tips-in-older-adults) “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Ben Franklin [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/home-safety-tips-in-older-adults) [![Photo of Allen Fellers, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Fellers.jpg?width=500&name=Fellers.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/chronic-cough-1) [Asthma](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/asthma), [Cough](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/cough) --- ### [Chronic Cough](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/chronic-cough-1) A chronic cough is defined as a cough that lasts for greater than 8 weeks without relief. It can be caused by severalpathologies. The most c... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/chronic-cough-1) [![Photo of Amir Hossain, D.O.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Amir%20Hossain%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Amir%20Hossain%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/strep-throat) [Strep Throat](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/strep-throat) --- ### [Strep Throat](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/strep-throat) Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a sore, scratchy throat. It is caused by Streptococcus bacteria. [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/strep-throat) [![Photo of Leslie Herd, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Leslie%20Herd%2c%20M.D.-2.jpg?width=500&name=Leslie%20Herd%2c%20M.D.-2.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/national-wear-red-day) [Cardiovascular Health](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/cardiovascular-health) --- ### [National Wear Red Day](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/national-wear-red-day) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. In order to raise more awareness for this public health concern, the first Fr... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/national-wear-red-day) [![Photo of Khoa Truong, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Truong.jpg?width=500&name=Truong.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/pneumonia-1) [Pneumonia](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/pneumonia) --- ### [Pneumonia](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/pneumonia-1) Pneumonia is a serious infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. These air sacs may fill with fluid or pus, causing symptom... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/pneumonia-1) [![Photo of Dalena Nguyen, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Dalena%20Nguyen%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Dalena%20Nguyen%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/is-it-a-cold-or-the-flu-1) [Influenza](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/influenza), [Flu](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/flu) --- ### [Is it a Cold or the Flu?](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/is-it-a-cold-or-the-flu-1) A cold is also called an “upper respiratory infection.” Common cold symptoms usually develop gradually and include runny nose, nasal congest... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/is-it-a-cold-or-the-flu-1) [![Photo of Dr. Maanasa Chittari](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Chittari.jpg?width=500&name=Chittari.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/managing-holiday-weight-gain-tips-for-a-healthier-season) [Weight Management](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/weight-management) --- ### [Managing Holiday Weight Gain: Tips for A Healthier Season](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/managing-holiday-weight-gain-tips-for-a-healthier-season) The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious food. There are multiple factors that cause holiday weight ga... 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