Is My Fall An Emergency?
A fall resulting in injury can cost a life. Alarming statistics tell us that globally, an estimated 646,000 fatal falls occur each year, making it the second leading cause of …
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ALLERGIES, FLU, COLD, OR COVID-19
Do you know the difference? Pollen during this time is common and may cause several symptoms that look very similar to cold, flu, and even COVID-19. Allergies often cause nasal …
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update Elite Hospital Kingwood has invested in state-of-the-art testing, with Nobel Prize winning science that revolutionized chemistry to provide the fastest known testing for COVID-19 and many other respiratory …
Heart Palpitations: When To Visit The ER
Ideally, many people barely notice their hearts beating, which is natural. However, any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning, be it slow or fast. Chances are, you’re experiencing …
Who Should Get a TB Test and Why?
Tuberculosis is not a disease that we hear much about in modern times. On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes …
Signs You May Have Diabetes
Diabetes is a common chronic medical condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It occurs when there is an excess of glucose (sugar) in your body. People …
Signs and Symptoms of Blood Clots
Our blood has a very important job to do. It’s a seamless transport throughout our body of the things we need to stay alive – oxygen, white blood cells that …
Top Ways To Prevent Poisoning
A lot of poisoning happens in the home and office, and it is crucial to adopt simple ways of avoiding it from happening. There are lots of items that can …
Traumatic Brain Injury
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month For decades, the Brain Injury Association of America has raised consciousness in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public campaign each …
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
While Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a serious and debilitating disease; however, many individuals live full lives after diagnosis. Symptoms can come on suddenly and be extremely scary. This video from …
Arthritis Symptoms Worthy Of An ER Visit
How to Identify Arthritis Symptoms Worthy of an ER Visit Arthritis is a common malady. Nearly 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. However, do you know …
Drug And Alcohol Facts
Substance abuse is a major problem around the world, and addiction is causing a lot of havoc for both men and women alike. Drug abuse has serious consequences on the …