--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News (8) description: News Articles from Lone Star Family Health Center (8) --- [![](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 [![Hurr Murtaza, D.O.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Hurr%20Murtaza%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg?width=900&name=Hurr%20Murtaza%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-holiday-blues-causes-symptoms-and-coping-strategies) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles), [Stress](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/stress) --- ### [Understanding Holiday Blues: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-holiday-blues-causes-symptoms-and-coping-strategies) We all know the holiday season to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for many people, it can also bring about feelings of sadness, anxiety, and stress. Commonly referred to as the "holiday blues," affects a significan... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-holiday-blues-causes-symptoms-and-coping-strategies) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Colin.jpg?width=500&name=Colin.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/travel-plans-avoiding-deep-vein-thromosis) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Travel Plans: Avoiding Deep Vein Thromosis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/travel-plans-avoiding-deep-vein-thromosis) Just imagine. You’ve just had a long trip during this vacation season to see family. You’ve been seated for 4 hoursstraight. “Owww!” you utt... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/travel-plans-avoiding-deep-vein-thromosis) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Alexandria%20Lehrmann%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Alexandria%20Lehrmann%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/happy-healthy-holidays) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Happy Healthy Holidays!](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/happy-healthy-holidays) It really is getting to be the most wonderful time of the year- and that means friends, family, fun and food! But that doesn’t mean we can’t... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/happy-healthy-holidays) [![Margot Favret, MD](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Margot%20Favret%2c%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Margot%20Favret%2c%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/acne) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Acne](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/acne) Everyone has probably experienced acne before, but if you find yourself having constant acne, know that you are not alone! Many teenagers an... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/acne) [![Lorenzo Ramirez M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lorenzo%20Ramirez%20M.D.%20PGY3.jpg?width=500&name=Lorenzo%20Ramirez%20M.D.%20PGY3.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/what-is-a1c-and-why-is-it-important) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [What is A1c and Why is it Important?](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/what-is-a1c-and-why-is-it-important) The A1c test, also known as hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c, is a vital tool for monitoring long-term blood sugar levels. It measures the percentage... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/what-is-a1c-and-why-is-it-important) [![Angela Chen M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Angela%20Chen%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Angela%20Chen%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ways-you-can-avoid-getting-influenza-this-season) [Influenza](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/influenza), [Flu](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/flu), [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Ways You Can Avoid Getting Influenza This Season](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ways-you-can-avoid-getting-influenza-this-season) It’s that time of year again. The weather starting to cool, the leaves start to change, the school year is in full swing, and the holidays a... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ways-you-can-avoid-getting-influenza-this-season) [![Juliana Tovar, MD](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tovar.jpg?width=500&name=Tovar.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/menopause-awareness-month) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Menopause Awareness Month](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/menopause-awareness-month) October is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but did you know it's also Menopause Awareness Month? Menopause is a natural ... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/menopause-awareness-month) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sheehy.jpg?width=500&name=Sheehy.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/the-best-protection-is-early-detection) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles), [Cancer](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/cancer) --- ### [The Best Protection is Early Detection](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/the-best-protection-is-early-detection) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there is no better time to talk about the most common cancer in American women (except skin can... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/the-best-protection-is-early-detection) [![Nimimiayifa Keating, MD](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Keating%232%20(002).jpg?width=500&name=Keating%232%20(002).jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/suicide-prevention-breaking-the-silence-saving-lives) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Suicide Prevention: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/suicide-prevention-breaking-the-silence-saving-lives) Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, but it's one that needs our full attention. Every year, countless lives are affected by the loss of... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/suicide-prevention-breaking-the-silence-saving-lives) [![Hurr Murtaza, D.O.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Hurr%20Murtaza%20D.O_%20(002).jpg?width=500&name=Hurr%20Murtaza%20D.O_%20(002).jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-alzheimers-disease) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-alzheimers-disease) Despite revolutionary medical advancements, one condition continues to challenge families and researchers alike: Alzheimer's disease. With i... 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