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Texas Heat Is Here Early: How to Protect Your Family From Heat-Related Illness This Summer
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Texas Heat Is Here Early: How to Protect Your Family From Heat-Related Illness This Summer

Dr. Tamara Hughes, MD

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Mental Health

UTMB Galveston Launches Free Mental Health Screenings for Gulf Coast Residents

Starting May 1st, UTMB is offering no-cost depression and anxiety screenings at community centers across Galveston County — no insurance required.

Dr. Priya Nair
4 min read
Wellness

The Hidden Danger in Your Sunscreen: What Dermatologists Want You to Know Before Beach Season

Not all SPF is created equal. Galveston dermatologists break down which sunscreen ingredients to avoid and which actually protect against Gulf Coast UV exposure.

Dr. Sandra Reyes
5 min read
Wellness

Beaumont Pediatric Clinic Reports Spike in RSV Cases — Parents Urged to Act Fast

Respiratory syncytial virus is hitting Southeast Texas children hard this spring. Pediatricians share the symptoms to watch for and when to head to the ER.

Dr. Tamara Hughes, MD
6 min read
Fitness

Walking the Seawall: How Galveston Residents Are Using the Island's Best Free Gym

The 10-mile Galveston Seawall is becoming Southeast Texas's most popular fitness destination — and cardiologists say even 20 minutes a day is making a measurable difference.

Coach Denise Morales
4 min read
Wellness

Is Your Tap Water Safe? New Report Flags Contaminants in Three Southeast Texas Counties

A state environmental report released this week found elevated PFAS levels in water systems serving parts of Harris, Jefferson, and Brazoria counties. Here's what to do.

Dr. Carlos Vega, MD
7 min read
Nutrition

Diabetes on the Rise: Houston Endocrinologists Sound Alarm Over Type 2 Rates in Teens

Type 2 diabetes diagnoses in teenagers have jumped 28% in the Houston metro area over the past three years. Specialists say lifestyle changes can reverse the trend.

Dr. Aisha Patel, RD
6 min read
Sleep Health

Night Shift & Your Heart: New Study Links Irregular Sleep to Cardiac Risk in Port Workers

Researchers at Texas Medical Center followed 1,200 Port of Houston employees for five years. The findings on shift work and heart disease are a wake-up call for employers.

Dr. Kevin Okafor
5 min read

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