Summertime is here, bringing sun, fun, and well… storms. To prepare for the season, here are a few storm facts and storm safety tips. Just know that you have a top-rated emergency room close by on Seawall Blvd for any emergency care needs. When Do Hurricanes and Tornadoes Occur? Tornadoes can occur anytime during the [...]
Because kids are active, they are prone to breaking bones. Did you know that the majority of bones are broken between ages 11 and 15, when kids are going through puberty? But our bodies do amazing things to heal our bodies. But can broken bones heal on their own? Most Commonly Broken Bones are: Wrist [...]
You’ve been having a high pitched ringing in your ears on and off for the past few months. You go to an ear specialist to have your ears checked, but tests come back inconclusive. You're left wondering what’s going on and what you can do to stop the ringing. Although the cause of ringing or [...]
Childproofed homes and quality-perfected baby equipment have become the hallmark of modern millennium parenting. Hence, child safety standards have come a long way in the past few decades. It may seem like we have gone a bit overboard with safety stuff. But remember it’s better to be over-prepared than under-prepared, especially when it comes to [...]
With restrictions recently lifting and businesses reopening across the country, COVID-19 cases have begun to surge. The rush to restart the economy, along with inconsistent protective measures, has led to record-high numbers of cases in many states including Texas, Arizona, and Florida. In fact, Texas Medical Center hit capacity this week, with 2300 cases reported [...]
Watching children grow up and develop their own styles and personalities can be such a wonderful and joyous experience. However, if your child is starting puberty, parents can find it challenging or awkward to talk about sex and other “adult” topics with their kids. Usually boys and girls fully mature by age 18, but some [...]
Any time you go to the doctor or emergency room, a medical professional takes your vital signs. But how many of us just smile and nod when the numbers are read to us? Do you know what those numbers mean? Do you know why they are taken every time? Medical professionals monitor four main vital [...]
It’s 11pm on a Friday night. You can’t sleep because of unbearable pain in the back of your mouth. You think you have a tooth infection, but you’re not quite sure what’s going on. Your dentist’s office won’t open until Monday, and over-the-counter pain meds aren’t helping. What options do you have? Can you go [...]
Summer fun is almost synonymous with water play. But with the number of COVID cases still rising, parents are feeling torn between taking the kids to the pool and playing it safe. As some neighborhood and public pools begin to open up, there are many concerns. Can COVID spread in the pool? After all, we're [...]
As the world tries to reopen, there are still a lot of answers and information about the coronavirus that are unknown. Public health experts, doctors, and epidemiologists are learning new things about how the virus spreads, ways to treat it, and the best ways to prevent it. What about our four-legged family members? Can pets [...]
