05|25|2022

A Fever: When Do You Seek Emergency Care

Normal human body temperature is 98.6 degrees F, and a fever is considered anything over 100.3 degrees F. If you notice that you have a fever, you might still...

05|20|2022

How To Monitor a Concussion and When To Seek Emergency Care

It is important to put safety at the top of your priority list every time; however, there are situations where accidents and injuries can happen. If you have suffered...

04|14|2022

Everything You Need to Know About Snake Bites in the Brazos Valley

There are many great things about living in the Brazos Valley, but one negative is that we must avoid 4 varieties of venomous snakes that also call the Brazos...

12|27|2021

Don’t Let New Year’s Eve Do You In – How Drinking Affects the Body

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and many of us are looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. Frequently, these celebrations involve alcoholic beverages.  If this...

12|27|2021

What Are the Most Popular Diet and Weight Loss Trends for 2022?

With 2022 on the horizon, many people will be making New Year’s resolutions. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise regularly and lose weight. If...

12|07|2021

Food Safety and the Holidays: What You Need To Know

The holidays are a time for get-togethers with family members and friends.  Since these are the most important people in our lives, the last thing we want is for...

08|05|2021

5 Back To School Safety Tips As We Recover from the COVID Pandemic

It’s back to school time! Unfortunately, it is important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much with us and currently getting worse. Therefore, in order to return...

08|05|2021

Dr. Mom – Back to College

While the vaccine campaign has allowed us to return to life much closer to normal, it is important to remember that the pandemic is still very much with us....

06|17|2021

A Child with a Fever: What Should You Do?

Fevers in children are common.  In the first 5 years of life, the average child will have about 4 febrile illnesses per year!  Given how common they are, it...

06|01|2021

Pain and Fever Relief in Children: What Are the Options?

Fever, pain, and discomfort are the most common complaints from children.  If your child is suffering, it’s natural to want to provide some relief.  Minor pain or low-grade fevers...