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Having good communication and a strong relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is one of the best ways you can protect your long-term health. Whether you’re in your 20s and starting to build healthy habits or staying active well into your later years, knowing the right questions to ask can turn a routine appointment…

Influenza (“the flu”) can be more than a nasty seasonal bug. In some severe cases, the respiratory illness can cause serious complications, especially in older adults, younger children and other more vulnerable populations. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, coughing, sore throats, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Although it’s a relatively common illness,…

Joint pain can affect your everyday quality of life. However, prioritizing your orthopedic health ahead of time can make the difference between a minor orthopedic injury and a debilitating condition. Whether you’re feeling the first twinges of joint pain or still feeling spry and nimble, we’ve compiled a few steps you can take to improve…

Catching the flu can be stressful. If you’ve ever had it, you know how uncomfortable or downright miserable it can be. Still, many people don’t prioritize getting a flu shot. Some people question the vaccine’s effectiveness, while others may think it’s simply not worth the time and energy. There’s no shortage of misinformation when it…

Pregnancy comes with many bodily changes, some more common than others. One bodily change can be a postpartum hernia. If you feel slight pressure or see a protrusion on your abdomen or C-section scar, you may have a hernia. These aren’t overly common, but they do happen, affecting about 5% of new mothers. Understanding what…

July and August typically include some of the hottest temperatures of the year. Seton Medical Center Harker Heights’ emergency medicine experts have these tips for if you or someone you know experiences heat stroke. What do you need to know about heat stroke? Most often, heat stroke happens in people who exercise in hot weather…

Aches and pains are a regular part of life, especially as we grow older. But while occasional soreness or stiffness may be common, prolonged pain and discomfort may indicate the need for specialist care. Joint pain can be caused by multiple things, including injury, overuse or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Knowing when to see an…

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March is a time dedicated to education, prevention and early detection of one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers. Recent news has reminded us of just how real this disease is for people of all ages and backgrounds. The entertainment industry recently mourned the deaths of beloved actors:…