Recognizing and Treating Heat Exhaustion in Southeast Texas
Summer in Southeast Texas doesn’t ease up — it bears down. The combination of high humidity, extreme temperatures, and full days outdoors can push your body past its limits before …
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis – What You Need to Know
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in diabetes care often causes worry for patients and caregivers. This serious complication of diabetes occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. …
Dementia Signs & Symptoms
Dementia is not a specific disease but rather an umbrella term encompassing a range of cognitive disorders that affect a person’s daily functioning. According to research conducted at Alzheimer’s Disease …
Fever: 10 Ways to Reduce from a Cold or Flu
Fever is a common symptom of colds and flu, often making us feel miserable and fatigued. While fever itself is a natural response of the body to infections, it’s essential …
Is My Child Having a Seizure?
How can you know if your child is having a seizure? Every parent’s worst nightmare is seeing their child in distress, and when it comes to seizures, the fear can …
10 Pneumonia Symptoms
Pneumonia, an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, is a common health concern in the USA, impacting thousands yearly. While anyone can contract this illness, certain groups, …
Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of children worldwide. It requires careful management and monitoring to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Let’s delve into what type …
Brain and Head Injuries in Children
Brain and head injuries in children aren’t something a parent wants to experience. These injuries can severely affect a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Brain and head injuries in …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, generally found in combustion fumes produced by charcoal grills, heaters, fireplaces, car engines, portable generators, car mufflers and more. (Kahn, 2018) …
Managing Your Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that causes sugar to remain in the blood rather than entering the body’s cells to be used for energy. Over time, high blood sugar can damage …
Mental Health Symptoms and Resources
Looking after mental health can preserve a person’s ability to enjoy life. And if you’re experiencing persistent or severe mental health challenges, it’s time to get help. (WebMD, 2020) When …
Asymptomatic or Mild COVID-19
Many people who catch COVID-19 — maybe as many as 40%, by some estimates — never develop noticeable symptoms. They don’t run a fever. They don’t cough or feel short …