Headlines are abuzz with news of the most recent measles outbreak. As of March 21, 2019, there were 314 reported cases in the U.S. for the year. This is the third highest number of cases in over ten years, and it’s only March. These cases are spread over 15 [...]
Dairy products seem to find their way into almost every aspect of our diet – from the milk we add to our breakfast cereal to the shellfish that are dipped in milk to reduce that fishy odor. But a large part of the population suffers health consequences from consuming [...]
Have you ever experienced heartburn? That burning sensation right in the upper middle part of your stomach? You may have constant discomfort from, or you may only experience it occasionally after a particularly indulgent meal. Even if you don’t have issues with heartburn, you probably know someone who does, [...]
Standing in the shampoo aisle staring at the many many brands of dandruff shampoo should make you realize one thing: you are not alone in your struggle with dandruff. Some estimates have it affecting half of all adults. You might ask then, If it affects so many people, can [...]
It’s fall, the kids are back in school, and for some it will be time to get their scoliosis screening. You likely know that scoliosis is a kind of spinal deformity, and you may even know a kid who wears a brace because of it. But you may wonder, [...]
High blood pressure is called a silent disease because, for most people, it causes no symptoms. That doesn’t make it a mild disease – it contributes to the death of about 1,000 people each day in the United States. This is because high blood pressure can lead to problems [...]
Chances are you have taken an NSAID (\'en-ˌsed \ ), even if you don’t know what that acronym means. NSAIDs, short for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for pain and inflammation. NSAIDs are available by prescription and over the counter (OTC), and nearly 96 [...]
That’s a loaded question, isn’t it? How do we even define “too much?” By a certain number of glasses or bottles or shots in an hour or a day or a week? Or does it depend on the individual? It’s important that we answer these questions, because this is [...]
The headlines are clear these days – stay away from romaine lettuce. Over the past several months there has been an E. coli outbreak from tainted romaine lettuce. The question we all want answered is, “How does that affect us here in Greenville, TX?” What to know and do According [...]
Flowers are not the only thing to benefit from the coming of spring; April showers set the stage for mosquito season. As the weather warms up, mosquitos are born in the standing water inside old tires, flower pot saucers, and anything else that can hold as little as a [...]
