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Depression screenings: What are they and who should...

December 15, 2021

Though there's no single test to diagnose depression, there are tools that can help you make sense of your symptoms.

Why you need to be holiday heart smart

December 6, 2021

“Holiday heart” describes the 30% increase in heart attacks and other heart-related events that occur in winter, especially from Christmas through...

tags: afib , heart attack , heart disease , heart health , holidays

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Dangers of button and coin batteries: What parents...

December 1, 2021

Button batteries send more than 2,800 kids to the ER each year and can cause life-threatening damage if not treated promptly.

tags: button batteries , coin batteries , holidays

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4 tips to stay healthy during the holiday season

November 23, 2021

With the holidays fast approaching, our experts are reminding everyone to get vaccinated and keep COVID-19 safety on top of mind.

tags: covid-19 blog , holidays

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How a healthcare company is battling the opioid...

November 19, 2021

North Texans can safely and anonymously drop off unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications at their convenience.

tags: opioids

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9 things to expect during a trip to the ER

September 7, 2021

When you arrive at an emergency room seeking care for yourself or a loved one, you are trusting them to care for you like family.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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Beware of common items that send 12 kids to the...

July 27, 2021

Common household personal care items send 12 kids to the ER every day. Here’s how to protect kids from these potentially dangerous products.

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How to prevent these 5 common summer skin problems

July 12, 2021

From dry skin to rashes, your skin can react to summer in a number of ways. Here's how to avoid and treat 5 common summer skin problems.

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Do you know what to do in a snakebite emergency?

July 8, 2021

Did you know that you need a full-service emergency room for snakebites? That’s because poison can travel fast, begin to affect underlying tissue...

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How to Avoid These 6 Hidden Summer Holiday Health...

June 16, 2021

Many of summer’s most enjoyable activities pose hidden risks. Avoid these seasonal health hazards with our safety tips.

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Your guide to a memorable and safe summer

June 14, 2021

Whether your family enjoys a low-key day beside the pool or dawn-to-dusk activities that end with fireworks, it’s important to play it safe so...

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How to know when an injury needs ice or heat

June 11, 2021

If you’ve ever been confused about whether to apply ice or heat to an injury or painful area, you’re not alone.

tags: cold , hot , how-to , injuries , orthopedics

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Tired? Fatigue May Signal Heart Problems in Women...

June 3, 2021

Being tired could indicate a serious heart problem—even in younger women.

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How to prevent drowning and dry drowning

May 17, 2021

Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in children 1 to 4 and the second-leading cause in children 1 to 14.

tags: drowning , dry drowning , swimming , water safety

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Before FAST: How to recognize early warning signs...

April 28, 2021

Learning to recognize early warning signs of stroke may allow you to get treatment before a stroke happens.

tags: early warning signs of stroke , stroke

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Testicular torsion: What is it and what are the...

March 30, 2021

Testicular torsion affects about 1 in 4,000 males under the age of 25, but it can be present at birth and occur at any age.

tags: testicular torsion

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Know When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

March 26, 2021

Allergic reactions. Everybody has one to something, right? If I asked you what percentage of people you think have allergies — whether it’s to...

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How to keep joints moving pain-free in the cold

January 23, 2021

Do joints really ache more when it’s cold? We explore the science and offer tips to prevent winter joint pain.

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How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

January 19, 2021

You can have a healthier heart just by taking deep breaths through your nose. Here’s how it works.

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Why COVID-19 shouldn’t delay emergency care

January 11, 2021

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences, especially during emergencies. Unfortunately, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , myocarditis

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Depression screenings: What are they and who should...

Why you need to be holiday heart smart

Dangers of button and coin batteries: What parents...

4 tips to stay healthy during the holiday season

How a healthcare company is battling the opioid...

9 things to expect during a trip to the ER

Beware of common items that send 12 kids to the...

How to prevent these 5 common summer skin problems

Do you know what to do in a snakebite emergency?

How to Avoid These 6 Hidden Summer Holiday Health...

Your guide to a memorable and safe summer

How to know when an injury needs ice or heat

Tired? Fatigue May Signal Heart Problems in Women...

How to prevent drowning and dry drowning

Before FAST: How to recognize early warning signs...

Testicular torsion: What is it and what are the...

Know When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

How to keep joints moving pain-free in the cold

How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

Why COVID-19 shouldn’t delay emergency care