How to Differentiate Between a Cold, Flu and Allergies
Mother Nature has been doing her best to give North Texans a case of whiplash this winter by alternating weeks (and days) of cool and warm temperatures over the past few months. More time spent
Five Common Winter Illnesses and How to Fight Them
Folks to our north may laugh and shake their heads when North Texans dust off our heavy coats once temperatures drop below 60 degrees, but despite mild winters, we still experience an uptick in illnesses
Important Facts About This Season’s Flu Shot
October is here, which means flu season is just around the corner and here to stay for at least the next six months. That said, unless you’re one of a very small group of people
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
Is Hydration Therapy Hurting or Helping?
When you’re feeling sick, sometimes you’ll do anything to feel better, especially when you have a special event or big meeting coming up. Some people turn to high-dose vitamin C tablets and some turn to
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,
Dashing through the Snow: The Most Common Winter Injuries ERs See
Unlike some industries, there really isn’t a “slow season” when it comes to a number of emergency room visits a hospital will see, and as fall leads into winter here in North Texas, a new
Flu Season Brings New and Old Recommendations about Vaccines
As summer winds down and autumn starts, the familiar refrain begins: Get your flu shot. But is it really that important? Do they even work? “Everyone above the age of 6 months must get an
The Flu Shot – It’s Not Too Late!
People know they should get a flu vaccine, but many never get one, a choice that increases health risks for themselves and others. Every year, more than 200,000 Americans are hospitalized with flu-like symptoms. Even
Flu Shot Fail? Not Necessarily
If you got your flu shot as recommended, you might be discouraged by the latest news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): This year’s flu shot isn’t as effective as experts had