What to Know About Colonoscopies
Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure in which your colon and rectum are inspected. This procedure helps examine, diagnose and treat lower gastrointestinal tract diseases. A long and flexible tube is …
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Things to Know in Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
Everyone gets blissful about their big baby news — but a little confused about what will happen, when and how. Here’s the short of what will happen over the first …
National Nurses Month 2021
2020 was designated by the World Health Organization as the Year of The Nurse, which coincided with one of the biggest epidemics humankind has ever experienced, the coronavirus pandemic. Our …
How to Know If You Are Lactose Intolerant
Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, a carbohydrate found in dairy products. It is thought to affect 75% of the world population. (West, …
7 Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Swimming is not just a fun activity, but it’s also one of the best forms of exercise. During summer, many families spend quality time together and have fun in a …
High Blood Pressure Risks
High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough to lead to health risks and more. High blood …
Vaccines and Children: When and Why
Although most parents are familiar with the “childhood vaccination schedule” – a detailed plan for when your child should get certain immunizations helps to protect them from preventable diseases. As …
Inclusive Medicine – Treating the Whole Person
Medicine and healthcare means different things to different people. It’s as diverse as the people who come seeking professional diagnosis and treatment. Think about all those countless times individuals enter …
Best Exercises for Kids
Most kids like to play all day long. Their energy levels are unmatched, and that’s why it’s even more critical to help them direct this energy into a lifelong habit …
Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines
In an ideal world or theory, a pandemic vaccine describes being delivered in a single shot, so that supplies could be stretched to cover a lot of people with ease. …
Texas Water Quality Concerns
Texas has one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States. While this is great in terms of economic growth and opportunities, it does come with its share of challenges. …
When to Seek Medical Care for a Baby
One of the most challenging times in parenthood, especially for new parents, is handling an unwell child. The occasional infections and fevers are inevitable with babies as they are more …