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Did your child suddenly develop a barking cough, make a whistling sound when breathing, or have trouble breathing? It might be croup. Croup is a respiratory infection caused by a virus. The majority of these cases are mild, however, they can also be serious, most especially for babies and young ...

As Texans, we love our sports. We love to cheer on our favorite teams, but we also love playing them ourselves. We typically see or hear about professional athletes suffering from sports head injuries. Sadly, these types of injuries are not confined to professional athletes. Sports head injuries can happen to ...

Give us an S-A-F-E-T-Y! What do we have? March is Cheerleading Safety Month, and all of us here at Physicians Premier are cheering for your kids’ safety. Keep in mind these cheerleading safety tips to keep your superstar out of harm’s way at all times. Since the early times, cheerleading has ...

Our kidneys are so vital for our body to function properly that they have an entire month dedicated to them. You guessed right – this month is National Kidney Month. The entire staff at Physicians Premier would like to raise awareness of having a healthy lifestyle for optimal kidney health. ...

Diet for Heart Health A healthy diet and lifestyle are the two main keys to heart health. Managing and preventing heart disease is not as hard as most of us think. It’s a matter of making choices that count! A nutritious, healthy diet plays a huge role in preventing ...

High blood pressure is typically referred to as “the silent killer.” It is one of the most dangerous, treacherous health conditions. Most people who suffer from it do not manifest any symptoms – and that ‘silence’ can be fatal. High blood pressure can result in a variety of serious ...

Burn injuries continue to be one of the main causes of accidental injury and death in the United States. In fact, according to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 people in the U.S. get treatment for burn-related incidents on a yearly basis. Observing burn safety is a must in every home, especially ...

If you vowed to make this year the year you finally adopt a healthier lifestyle and take control of your weight concerns, you are not alone. Weight loss is the most common resolution, and while it’s natural to feel excited to discover new ways to lose weight and shed those extra ...

According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. As with most cancers, prevention and early screening are important, since the disease is preventable with appropriate screening and vaccination. HPV or human papillomavirus is the most common sexually-transmitted disease in ...

During the winter months, there is a surge in respiratory diseases and illnesses, including flu and colds. The dry and cold air can weaken our immune system and encourage people to spend most of their time indoors, making it easier for viruses to disperse. If you find yourself coughing and sneezing ...