Domestic violence continues to be an epidemic that affects people from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Those who have not been a victim of domestic violence often cannot understand why victims stay in abusive relationships. Why don’t they just leave? Well, it is not always so simple. Abusers [...]
Your doctor informs you that the pain you’re feeling on your foot is caused by a bone spur, so she recommends that you have surgery. But you can’t afford to miss work for the surgery and recovery time. What options do you have to alleviate your painful foot bone so you can work? Can you [...]
Peak hurricane season in the Gulf Coast is upon us. Although the season runs from June 1 through November 30 every year, the highest activity happens August through November. While the perils of tornadoes may be more immediately obvious, what exactly can hurricanes do to us? What are some types of injuries that hurricanes cause? [...]
Summers wouldn’t be the same without pool time, barbeques, and outdoor excursions. But as with everything else, spending a lot of time out in the sun has both its positives and negatives. Yes, the sun is our primary source for Vitamin D, which is essential for our bones, teeth, immune system, cardiovascular system, and even [...]
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 [...]
Do you have a red bump on an eyelid that came out of nowhere? Chances are, it’s probably a stye. If it is, there’s no need to fret. Styes are generally harmless, and they can usually be treated from home with simple at-home remedies or easy recommendations from your medical provider. It’s important to know [...]
An ingrown toenail might be a common and minor medical condition, but it can still cause us so much discomfort and pain. Sometimes the ingrown nail will dislodge from your skin on its own, but other times you’ll need to do more to ensure the situation doesn’t get worse. Let’s take a look at what [...]
We’ve all been bruised, sore, swollen, feverish, or achy at one point or another. But it can be tricky remembering how to treat different aches, pains, and ailments. Do you apply a hot or cold compress to a swollen ankle? What about for a swollen lip, a migraine, or a fever? Here are the general [...]
From riding the ocean waves to participating in chicken fights in the neighborhood pool, most kids will spend time playing in the water this summer. While all parents know about the dangers of drowning, you might be less familiar with what ‘secondary drowning’ is. Thankfully, secondary drownings are pretty rare, but they do happen. For [...]
With all the water play that happens in the summertime, it’s not uncommon for kids and adults to wind up getting water inside their ears from swimming or splashing around. This can lead to swimmer’s ear, an infection in the outer ear canal typically caused by moisture trapped in the ear after swimming. It doesn’t [...]
