Up in (Thirdhand) Smoke – A New Smoking-Related Danger
Many parents and caregivers are aware of the dangers of secondhand smoke and try to avoid smoking in close quarters with children. They might light up only when the kids are in the other room
Practical Pool Safety Tips
School’s out for summer and kids all over North Texas will be in and around swimming pools for the next three months. While hanging out poolside is a great way to cool off and beat
Top 10 Health Risks for Men
It’s no secret that men are notorious for waiting out health issues until they become a bigger problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter of all men surveyed
Arthritis: Not Just for The Elderly
When you think about arthritis, your brain may immediately think of elderly adults with swollen, painful joints, and who have trouble walking or tying their shoes. While arthritis does indeed cause problems for many older
Pregnancy Advice: Separating Fact from Fiction
Whether it’s that well-meaning lady at work, or your mom, or even that new online group you joined just for moms, it seems like the minute you get that positive pregnancy test, everyone has advice.
Prevention Is Key to Surviving Colorectal Cancer
As with almost every other cancer, early detection increases your odds of survival and cure. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors are warning that once you have symptoms, colorectal cancer might be
What Every Baby Boomer Needs to Know About Hepatitis C
As we age, our health naturally becomes a popular topic, and now that the baby boomer generation is over the age of 50, health may be at the forefront of many of their conversations. But
Reduce Your Risk of a Concussion This Winter
It’s no secret that North Texans love to head west to the New Mexico and Colorado mountains to hit the slopes over the winter holidays and spring break. We dream of fresh powder and look
Do Men Really Lose Weight More Easily Than Women?
If you’ve ever watched a season of NBC’s reality show “The Biggest Loser”, you know the men always seem to drop significantly more weight during each weekly weigh-in. While the women may lose a few
Holiday Travel Doesn’t Have to Mean Holiday Sniffles
It never fails. After making your way through airport security, through the sea of fellow holiday travelers to your gate, and then to your seat on the plane that will carry you home to family,