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Is it pneumonia? How to know and when to go to...

December 31, 2019

Many people still think of pneumonia as an illness that happens only to the frail and elderly. But pneumonia can strike anyone at any age.

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5 Things To Know About The Flu This Year

December 19, 2019

The 2019-2020 flu season is well underway according to the CDC, with Texas experiencing high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity for several...

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ER discharge tips: How to avoid a return trip ...

November 14, 2019

Nothing disrupts life like a trip to the ER.

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ER, urgent care or virtual care? How to make the...

October 23, 2019

When someone you love is sick or injured, it’s not always easy to know what to do. Here’s a guide to help you make the right treatment choice...

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Dedicated teams provide lifesaving care for moms...

October 14, 2019

Not all hospitals commit the resources needed to staff dedicated, around-the-clock teams. Medical City has gone one step further and moved its...

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Serve up Some Healthy Competition at the State...

September 27, 2019

If you look forward to the State Fair of Texas every year and want to add a little healthy competition of your own, you've come to the right ...

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7 Things to Know About the Dangers of Vaping

September 13, 2019

I don’t know if anyone else still listens to the radio, but on a recent drive home I heard commercials for three different electronic cigarette...

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Why Every Parent Should Know How to Recognize ...

August 26, 2019

The start of a new sports season is always an exciting time for kids. But many popular contact sports come with a very real concern: concussions...

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New High-Level Trauma Center Now Open in Arlington

August 21, 2019

North Texans who are seriously injured between Dallas and Fort Worth now have another option for high-level trauma care. Medical City Arlington...

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Four Weird Things People Should Know About Their...

August 1, 2019

Four surprising health facts and how to overcome their effects on longevity, heart disease, memory loss and cancer.

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How to Safely Soak In the Weekly Recommended Dose...

July 15, 2019

Are you getting the weekly recommended dose of nature necessary to make a positive impact on your health and well-being?

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Beware of Common Items that Send 12 Kids to the...

June 26, 2019

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 Avoid These 6 Hidden Summer Holiday Health...

June 17, 2019

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

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Know When to Call 911 Instead of Driving to the...

June 10, 2019

Calling 911 starts the chain of care, making it more likely you’ll survive a life-threatening illness like Philip Smith of Frisco did.

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How to Be Safe on an Electric Scooter

May 23, 2019

The CDC says electric scooters are responsible for a surge in ER visits for fractures, dislocations and head trauma. Learn how to ride safely...

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Be Prepared: How to Pack a Summer First-Aid Kit

May 17, 2019

A well-stocked summer first-aid kit includes these 7 essential items in addition to the basics.

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

May 8, 2019

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

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What to Know About Measles and Its Complications

April 30, 2019

Measles were eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but they’re back and spreading. Learn how to protect your family from this super contagious virus...

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Why It’s Important for Women to Know Their Health...

April 18, 2019

Research shows certain health risk factors substantially increase women’s chances for heart attacks more than they do for men.

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How to Get Ready for a New Hands-Free Driving ...

March 28, 2019

Texas lawmakers may soon pass a new hands-free driving law. Here are 7 tips to get ready for it.

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How to Prevent Accidents by Practicing Selfie ...

March 15, 2019

Selfie deaths are becoming so common, governments are enacting policies to prevent accidents. Learn how to practice selfie awareness safety.

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When to Get Emergency Care for Cuts or Bruises

February 25, 2019

Most cuts and bruises can be treated at home, but some will need expert emergency care. Here’s how to tell.

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How to Know When an Injury Needs Ice or Heat

February 18, 2019

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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Cancer Found in the ER: Why Stomach Pain Should...

February 1, 2019

Stomach pain can indicate any number of serious problems. Learn when to get it checked out.

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How a Heart Patient With AFib Was Saved by a Vest

January 23, 2019

Sheryl Blazer, a heart patient with AFib, was alone on her farm when her heart stopped.

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Flu is on the Rise in 2019: Know When to Go to...

January 4, 2019

Following last year’s severe flu season, flu is on the rise in 2019. Be prepared.

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Is it pneumonia? How to know and when to go to...

5 Things To Know About The Flu This Year

ER discharge tips: How to avoid a return trip ...

ER, urgent care or virtual care? How to make the...

Dedicated teams provide lifesaving care for moms...

Serve up Some Healthy Competition at the State...

7 Things to Know About the Dangers of Vaping

Why Every Parent Should Know How to Recognize ...

New High-Level Trauma Center Now Open in Arlington

Four Weird Things People Should Know About Their...

How to Safely Soak In the Weekly Recommended Dose...

Beware of Common Items that Send 12 Kids to the...

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

Know When to Call 911 Instead of Driving to the...

How to Be Safe on an Electric Scooter

Be Prepared: How to Pack a Summer First-Aid Kit

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

What to Know About Measles and Its Complications

Why It’s Important for Women to Know Their Health...

How to Get Ready for a New Hands-Free Driving ...

How to Prevent Accidents by Practicing Selfie ...

When to Get Emergency Care for Cuts or Bruises

How to Know When an Injury Needs Ice or Heat

Cancer Found in the ER: Why Stomach Pain Should...

How a Heart Patient With AFib Was Saved by a Vest

Flu is on the Rise in 2019: Know When to Go to...