At Hospitality Health ER, we see parents doing everything they can to make their children feel better. While moms often get much of the credit for taking care of the kids, we see just as many dads getting involved and nursing their kids back to health. In fact, research shows that dads are playing a [...]
Parents of today, do you remember wine being part of your parents’ everyday lives? Most of us will probably say “no.” But times have changed and wine has become a staple at get-togethers, lunches, dinner time, and even at work functions. And being that it has a lower alcohol content than liquor— not to mention [...]
Should you be worried about cedar fever in East Texas? Cedar fever is mostly a concern in Central Texas, but that doesn’t mean that East Texas is immune to it. Although oak and pine are the most common tree allergens in East Texas, this time last year, tree pollen from mountain cedar was at an [...]
Global travel is on the rise, with about 1.1 billion people crossing an international border every year. This includes travel to the world’s most developed and least developed countries. No matter where you’re headed, it isn’t a bad idea to see a doctor before your trip. A doctor can help with everything from tips to [...]
Did you know that May is National Asparagus Month? Asparagus is an interesting vegetable for many reasons. First, you’d be surprised to know that it’s actually part of the Lily family. That’s right — it’s related to onions, leeks, and garlic. Next, most of us are familiar with that smell of pungent urine after we [...]
Summertime in the Gulf Coast brings warm, moist weather. These conditions make it ideal for mosquitoes to breed. That’s why you’ll see more mosquitoes around after rainfall and as temperatures rise. Because of the Zika Virus, the thought of getting bitten by mosquitoes is scary if you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant. But there [...]
Before we get into the best type of thermometer to use on your child, let’s first discuss what you should NOT be using. Remember the old-school glass thermometers that used mercury to take your temperature? If you happen to have one, dispose of it properly according to your local state and federal laws. If the [...]
As parents gear up for summer, those calendars will begin to fill up with camps, playdates, and fun time in the sun. These are all great ways for kids to spend their summer. But have you thought about how you can make this summer more productive and impactful than prior summers? While three months of [...]
From the hundreds of loads of laundry to the thousands of meals prepared a year, we all know how much work moms put in. And that’s just the chores. Now more than ever, women are feeling pressure to be more involved with their children, according to Pew Research Center. Mothers are constantly helping kids with [...]
With one out of ten Americans suffering from some form of mental health issue, chances are that you know someone with a condition. Fortunately, we know more today about bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and other conditions. But many people fail to seek help because of the negative stigma associated with mental [...]
