There has been ten confirmed cases of Swine Flu in Forney,TX.
Swine Influenza is a respiratory disease caused by type A Influenza virus that commonly infects pigs, causing seasonal outbreaks of disease among swine. Due to the ability of the virus to mutate, or change, sporadic human infections can occur. The symptoms of Swine Influenza are similar […]

Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), collectively known as Mid-Level Providers, are nationally licensed health care professionals and work along-side physicians in various branches of medicine including Family Practice, Pediatrics, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent Care.   They are authorized to function independently with physicians’ oversight and perform a broad range of tasks such as […]

Five human cases of swine influenza A have been identified in California and two additional cases in San Antonio, Texas. The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated […]

It is not unusual to dismiss feeling “down” as stress from relationships, finances, health problems - or all of the above.  However, when this feeling persists or worsens, it may be more than a case of the “blues”.  It could be clinical depression.  Consider the following:
*  Persistent pains, headaches, or digestive problems that do […]

When should I use baby formula?
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best nutrition, but formula can be used if you are unable to or choose not to breastfeed. Formula gives your baby most of the calories, vitamins, and protein he or she needs. It also gives your baby all the liquids he or she needs. Formula […]

Insomnia  is when you have trouble sleeping. Chronic insomnia is when your sleeping problem lasts for four weeks or longer. This causes you to feel tired and have less energy. You may also worry about being able to sleep. Some people with insomnia fall asleep easily, but wake up in the middle of the night […]

Health and Human services approved several revisions to the “Immunization Requirements for Children and Students in Texas Public and Private Schools” starting school year 2009. Please click on the following link to view the changes implemented  http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/rulechange.shtm#adopted

Check out a hand out on heart healthy diet at the following link : http://www.aafp.org/afp/20090401/571-s1.html.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of one’s weight versus height.  It provides an indicator of body fitness and is used as a screening tool for various medical problems including Heart Disease, Diabetes and Stroke.  Do you ever wonder about your BMI?  Well, it is as close as clicking on the following link.
 http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

Well, it really depends on you.  Check it out by clicking on the following link:  http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/form.html
(Source: www.cdc.gov)