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 …
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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 …
Game Day Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Skill and training are essential for every athlete. Another factor that has a massive impact on an athlete’s performance is optimal nutrition. No matter what sport they play, young athletes …
Baseball Safety for Children
Baseball is one of the most popular youth sports in the United States, and like any other sport, it comes with a risk of injuries. Just like baseball is a …
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Every year the month aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. The month is a great opportunity for …
Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
There are different but similar symptoms between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, both are a kind of inflammatory bowel disease. They both include inflammation in your digestive system. It’s important …
Preventing Soccer Injuries in Children
One of the most popular team sports in the world, soccer (also known as football, outside of the United States) is a great exercise that helps improve agility, coordination, balance …
Migraine Headaches – When to visit the ER
A migraine causes severe headaches in the form of throbbing pain or pulsing sensations. It can also cause nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can last …
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Heatstroke occurs when your body overheats due to exposure to high temperatures or due to physical exertion in high temperatures. Heatstroke is a serious condition in which your body’s temperature …
Caught Blue-Handed
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Fined Millions For Denying & Deceiving Patients about Legitimate Emergency Care. by Kevin Herrington We’ve all been there. You pick-up your mail and see …