Child Home Safety: Preventing Accidents at Home
Home should be a safe space for children. It’s where they play, learn, relax, and find care, comfort, and love. Children are naturally curious and love to explore and try …
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe for My Child?
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15. While Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are currently …
Type 2 Diabetes Doubles in Children During Covid-19 Pandemic
Type 2 diabetes is a disease primarily found in adults and rarely in children. One would hardly hear of a child being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; however, this has …
CDC RSV Health Advisory Warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issued a health advisory June 10, 2021 to notify clinicians and caregivers about increased interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity across …
UV Safety Awareness Month
July means summer sun for people in most parts of the country. We like to go out and soak up the sunshine at beaches, open-air restaurants, and in nature. But …
Sarcoma Awareness Month
A sarcoma is a rare type of cancer in adults, and a more prevalent cancer in children that can occur in different parts of the body. It is a term …
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear in Adults and Children
Planning a dip in the pool or the ocean but worried about swimmer’s ear? Contrary to the name, swimmer’s ear can occur on dry land too. It is an infection …
Is it Safe to Fly While Pregnant?
Pregnancy is a joyous experience for expecting mothers. Women’s bodies experience a wide range of changes throughout the term. The first few weeks are particularly crucial in understanding these changes …
How to Know if My Child Needs Glasses
When a child is unwell, parents can usually tell that something’s wrong as they notice a change in their behavior. However, if a child has vision problems, these may go …
Can I Eat Fish While Pregnant or Nursing?
Fish is a high source of protein and other nutrients essential for pregnant women as it helps in supporting a healthy fetal, infant as the child develops. Mixed concerns to …
Pandemic Denials: State Of Denial
During this pandemic, Health Insurance companies are making record profits while at the same time increasing our premiums and denying our claims. Here’s how they did it: Delayed or Deferred Care …
Insurance Companies Are Fighting to Keep Texas in a State of Denial.
Pre-authorization denials and delay tactics for necessary medical procedures has become another major profit center for health insurance companies. In fact, Texas health plans have systematically eroded the process of physician-recommended …