April showers may bring beautiful May flowers, but those budding springtime flowers can also aggravate your child’s asthma. This can make it a tough season for some. Childhood asthma is actually pretty common, with about 6 million cases reported by the Center of Disease Control. Parents, if you think your child has asthma, Hospitality Health [...]
Our eyes are the windows to our soul. We use them to smile, cry and to take in the things play an important role in our daily lives. Because they are very delicate and can be easily injured or damaged, we should treat them with care and be aware of the environment that we are [...]
You’ve been feeling tired and weak for months. You’ve even had fainting spells. After running some tests, your doctor tells you that you are anemic. Anemia is a condition in which your body’s tissues aren’t getting enough oxygen, because you lack healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia worldwide. [...]
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 [...]
