What You Need to Know About Snake Bites This Summer
Many families head outdoors during summer, whether it’s to one of Texas’ many state parks, local parks and hiking trails, or just to the backyard. Even though you won’t always be able to see (or
Easy Steps to Protect Children from Accidental Injuries
Bikes, scooters or skateboards—if it has wheels, the chances are good that your child will experience a fall related to it at some point. But how bad that fall is can depend greatly on how
Teen Heart Screenings: Five Easy Minutes That Can Save a Life
Teenage athletes have often been honing their skills since grade school—which is why the parents of seemingly healthy athletes may be surprised to hear their doctor recommend a cardiac screening as part of the process
Do Men Have a Higher Risk of Developing Severe Psoriasis?
Maybe you have psoriasis. Maybe a friend or family member has it. Maybe you’ve seen commercials for it. Or maybe you’ve never heard about it before. No matter what group you fall in, the National
Grandma and Grandpa Know Best—Right?
There might not be anyone more excited for the arrival of your bundle of joy than its grandma and grandpa. They’re more than willing to help out any way they can, and why wouldn’t you
Are You Prepared to Fight the Battle Against Head Lice?
Your day is humming along just fine, and suddenly there it is: a call from the school nurse asking you to come get your child from school—she’s found the tell-tale white eggs of head lice
How to Eliminate Back Pack Pain This School Year
It’s time for students all over North Texas to head back to school, meaning it’s time for mom and dad to shell out the big bucks for back-to-school clothes and shoes in larger sizes, fresh
How to Help Your Student Sleep Easy
Ask any parent; switching a child from summer bedtime hours to school hours isn’t pretty. And if you’re like most parents, the ability to sleep later the next day has resulted in a later bedtime
The Importance of Being Educated About Diabetes
Skipping diabetes education classes could be hazardous to your health. Patients with a new diabetes diagnosis are often referred to education classes to ease the transition into their new lifestyle. However many do not attend.
What You Need to Know about the CDC’s New Breast Pump Guidelines
Breastfeeding advocates claim that breast is best, but for some new moms, things aren’t quite that simple. Using a breast pump to express milk is a part of the newborn feeding equation women may not