Acute Bronchitis
What is Acute Bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is an infection of the tubes that carry air from the mouth and nose to the lungs also known as the bronchial tree. Once…
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Concussion: A Traumatic Brain Injury
A concussion is type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is usually caused by blunt blow or violent shaking to the head that causes the brain to move back and…
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Diabetes: Basic Facts
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body turns sugar into energy. How the Body Turns Sugar into Energy The food we eat is made…
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Stomach Flu
Gastroenteritis, commonly called the tummy flu is basically inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. It’s a disease most commonly caused by viruses but can also be caused by some bacteria…
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure is a condition in which the arteries have persistently elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the…
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Painkillers & Your Hearing
Frequent Use May Be a Preventable Contributor to Hearing Loss. When you think of risk factors for hearing loss, over-the-counter painkillers probably aren’t among them. But a Harvard study published…
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7 Tips to Help Prevent Dehydration
Dehydration is one of the top reasons patients visit Emergency Rooms, such as Life Savers ER in Willowbrook, Texas. Dehydration occurs when your body loses significant amount of fluids along…
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Don’t wait until Monday; Get to the ER!
Oftentimes, people associate visiting the Emergency Room with debt. The thought of paying high fees out of pocket or high deductibles may keep people from making the trip. Other times,…
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Do you really need a Flu Shot?
Flu season is approaching. And the question remains whether a flu shot is necessary. If you are a health professional or work in a school, absolutely! But for others whose…
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