At the height of winter, everyone must watch out for blizzards, freezing pipes, and hypothermia—unless you live in Texas, that is. All Texans know that winter time is more of a reprieve from the heat than it is a stroll through a snowy wonderland. Being able to comfortably wear your
Over the past decade, alcohol-related emergency room visits have increased by 38% for both men and women. This means despite the increased education surrounding safe alcohol consumption, many people aren’t drinking conscientiously. During this National Alcohol Awareness Month, we’re going to discuss how to drink safely and in moderation. Check
Every year, 140,000 men and women are told they have colorectal cancer and a further 40,000 of those people die from it. These numbers make colorectal cancer one of the deadliest cancers. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month so we want the members of our community to not only be
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., causing a quarter of all deaths each year. Contrary to what you might think, you aren’t predetermined to develop heart disease, even if there’s family history. While certain factors, like a family history, may increase your risk, heart disease
The holidays are a time for family, friends and food. But with all the twinkling lights and gingerbread houses, there are also some pretty serious viruses, like the flu, making their way through our homes. Hear from Dr. Joseph Hathorn, one of our board certified emergency physicians, about common flu
A cough. A sniffle. A sneeze. Don’t fall prey to any germs this holiday season. Spend your holidays with friends and loved ones, not sick and stuck in your bed. Keep reading for our tips on washing hands and keeping any viruses or infections away! If you’re washing your hands
For most of us, hygiene is a natural part of everyday life – we wash our hands, we cover our coughs, and we wipe down surfaces – but that doesn’t mean we don’t come into contact with nasty, even dangerous, wintertime germs. While we try our hardest to stay healthy,
There are nearly 30 million people in the U.S. suffering with diabetes, and in adults, 90% of these diagnoses are type 2 diabetes. While your family history does play a part in your chances of getting a certain disease, type 2 diabetes is completely preventable. During this National Diabetes Awareness
Every year that passes, more and more research indicates that you may be able to prevent certain cancers later in life by making conscientious changes today. While some diseases are determined largely by our genetics, there are other ways to fortify your body against cancers, like breast cancer. In fact,
From the moment they can move on their own, children are taking risks. As parents, we become experts at anticipating their next move, whether it be jumping off a counter top or reaching for a hot pan. But what about the dangers we can’t see? With the start of the
