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Lone Star Family Health Depression and the Holidays Dr. Simpson Profile

Depression and the Holidays

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 parties at work and with friends. Most stay home on Christmas Day, enjoying time with their family, a nice...

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Lone Star Family Health It's Gone Viral RSV Dr Patel Profile

It's Gone Viral - RSV

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 ...
Lone Star Family Health Antibiotic Resistance - Bug Killer Dr. Duong Profile

Antibiotic Resistance – Bug Killer

Antibiotics are chemical substances that fight against bacteria. Bacteria are small one-celled organisms found almost everywhere on earth an...
Lone Star Family Health Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain Dr Hopper Profile

Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

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...
Lone Star Family Health National Diabetes Awareness Month Dr. Diaz Profile

National Diabetes Awareness Month

The month of November is national diabetes awareness month, a time when this common but very treatable disease is brought to the forefront o...
Lone Star Family Health Flu Vaccines: An Important Part of Health Maintenance Dr Lehrmann Profile

Flu Vaccines: An important part of health maintenance

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...
Lone Star Family Health Advanced Medical Directives Dr Chau Profile

Advanced Medical Directives

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...
Lone Star Family Health Keeping Your Infant Safe: October is National SIDS Awareness Month Dr Herd Profile

Keeping Your Infant Safe: October is National SIDS Awareness Month

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 ...
Lone Star Family Health Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dr Benjamin Profile

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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...
Lone Star Family Health Screen for Depression this Halloween Dr Torres Profile

Screening for Depression this Halloween

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...