A Guide to the Flu for Seniors
It may not yet feel like fall around the North Texas area, but unfortunately, the flu virus doesn’t pay much attention to our local weather forecasts. Every year, flu season kicks off about midway through
Understanding the Common Cold
Colds may be called common, but when you have one, it’s hardly business as usual. While colds aren’t usually dangerous, they can make even the toughest customer totally miserable. This month we’re taking a look
Understanding the Flu
Fall is in the air – and with it comes a wisp of cooler weather, football season, and dessert-flavored lattes at your favorite coffee chain. Chances are you haven’t thought much about the looming flu
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
Do You Know The One Hour Rule for Food Safety?
The sun is shining, and the grill is beckoning. It’s the perfect time to invite friends and family over for some dining al fresco. But with dining outdoors in the summer heat can come the
Zika and West Nile: Know Your Risk This Summer in North Texas
Summer in North Texas is in full swing, along with backyard barbecues, weekends at the lake and most likely plenty of itchy mosquito bites. Unfortunately, mosquitoes have become more than just pesky pests in recent
Mosquito-Borne Virus Starting to Appear
The good news: North Texas has seen a slow start to the West Nile virus season. The not-so-good news: Dallas County’s first human case of the virus has been confirmed by the Department of Health