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Thanksgiving marks the official start of the Holiday Season, and it is just around the corner! Everyone is looking forward to Thanksgiving since it is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, travel to visit loved ones and enjoy delicious food. However, the holidays also bring with ...

The average emergency room patient in Texas waits over 4 hours until they’re admitted. Long ER wait times are not only frustrating for those seeking emergency care, but they also pose a serious danger. The overcrowding crisis of hospital-based ERs is an undeniable threat to public health. Wait times are especially long during Sunday ...

As kids explore the world, they are prone to everyday bumps and bruises. However, head injuries in children must be taken seriously and approached correctly to ensure the best possible outcome. In this article, we’ll share important information about children’s head injuries and how to prevent serious long-term impacts. What Is ...

Liver health is vital for our overall wellness, but it’s something that many people do not know much about. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 4.5 million people in the United States deal with liver disease. What makes this figure more staggering is that most liver ...

About 284,000 people in the United States live with spinal cord injuries. The spine has many functions. It holds us upright and helps us twist, turn, and bend. It protects all nerves passing messages between our brain and body. However, most of us barely think twice about our spines until ...

September is National Food Safety Month, and now is a perfect time to increase awareness of food safety education. According to researchers, there are over 250 foodborne illnesses present in the world today. These can cause a wide variety of symptoms from mild to life-threatening in humans. The best way to ...

Did you know that two children were killed every day in 2019 due to car accidents? It’s an unfortunate fact that vehicular crashes are the leading cause of death in children 13 years of age or even younger. This statistic should encourage all parents to do more in the name of ...

Every year, approximately 8.6 million sports injuries occur in the United States. Eye injuries make up a significant portion of those injuries. The good news is that sports eye injuries are entirely preventable. Wearing protective eyewear can prevent 90% of potential injuries. Read on for a comprehensive guide to eye injury prevention. Explore ...

1 in 5 US adults visit the emergency room every year. However, you might not know when to go to the ER for a cut. After all, most cuts aren’t severe and heal properly with a first-aid kit. But you must understand when a cut is severe enough to warrant an ER visit. If you ...

On August 16, 2022, 6,750 new COVID cases were reported in Texas, bringing the seven-day average to 9,540. Although hospitalizations have decreased, the average number of new cases is increasing. As kids are heading back to school, concerned parents are looking for back-to-school tips regarding health and safety. Keep reading to ...