Posted on · On the road, at work, at school and at home — we, our friends, neighbors, co-workers and loved ones average less than seven hours of sleep each weekday. That's a lot of sleep-deprived Houstonians. And we're not just tired. We're inattentive, less productive and it's not good for us. That’s why every six months or […]
Posted on · Migraines can be pretty painful. Some of the symptoms can include a pounding headache, nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity. For some people migraines can be debilitating, and the only solution might be to lock yourself in a dark room until the worst of it passes. In a city like Houston with a high pollen count, […]
Posted on · Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say patients with persistent, chronic infections can benefit from boosting the standard saline nasal rinse.
Posted on · The term “hypoallergenic” can be found on a number of skin care products, and it is often used to describe something that's safe for consumers with sensitive skin. But a new study from Baylor College of Medicine says not only can the term be misleading, these products can also contain chemicals that could cause allergic […]
Posted on · With Houston’s warm, humid climate so many plants grow here, which means more things to irritate our eyes and noses — to say nothing of irritants from our furry companions, pollution and food. So, today we welcome your questions about allergies — seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, eczema, and more. Dr. Dat Tran, Assistant Professor […]
Posted on · We posed this question to you last year: is it possible to live in Houston without a car? Some Houstonians would characterize such an idea as pure folly. There’s too much of Houston that isn’t walkable, too much that’s too far away from public transportation to make life in Houston manageable without a car. But […]
Posted on · It's tree pollen time, but don't blame yellow dust for your allergies.
Posted on · Taking a deep breath may seem like a good idea sometimes. But when it comes to allergy season and asthma â forget it! Like most of the country, Houston has distinctive allergy seasons. Sometimes theyâre shorter, sometimes theyâre longer. But with a humid climate and air pollution, it may seem like allergies are a problem […]
Posted on · Taking a deep breath may seem like a good idea sometimes. But when it comes to allergy season and asthma — forget it! Like most of the country, Houston has distinctive allergy seasons. Sometimes theyâre shorter, sometimes theyâre longer. But with a humid climate and air pollution, it may seem like allergies are a problem […]