Back before the 1940s when George Papanicolaou, a Greek pathologist, developed the pap smear, cervical cancer was a leading cause of death among women in the United States. But even though we are better at catching precancerous cells with pap smears, around 4,000 women die in this country each [...]
Based on everything we've heard about cholesterol over the last few decades, it would be easy to assume that it's pure evil. But the reality is much different, and much more nuanced than the headlines would suggest. In spite of its bad name, cholesterol plays a key role in many functions [...]
Turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and pie. It's the meal of the year - Thanksgiving dinner. It's a time to enjoy family and friends and to reflect on all that is good while breaking bread together. A time to enjoy a bit of peace before the holiday [...]
When you start to feel a little hint of crispness in the air, it can only mean one thing - flu season in Greenville, TX is upon us. Even though flu can strike at any time, it is most common from October through May. In the U.S. it peaks between [...]
Just like everything with a name that starts with "e," e-cigarettes have experienced a massive growth in sales over the past ten years. On the surface it makes sense. Smokers get the nicotine without all the tar and other nasty cancer causing ingredients. But there are questions about the [...]
It’s an unfortunate fact that medical emergencies happen from time to time. Here in Greenville, TX, we have excellent emergency services, but that doesn’t make an emergency any more pleasant. One of the trickiest parts of an emergency is that you are often treated by a physician who doesn’t know [...]
The rain this year delayed the inevitable, but here we are staring August in the face, and the temperatures are consistently hitting 100F. Back to normal for Greenville, TX. It seems like the only place to cool off is in the water. Jumping in the pool, boating at the [...]
After an unusually rainy spring in North Texas, summer has finally arrived in Greenville. And with it comes lots of mosquitoes, excessive heat and, of course, sun. When you live in this area, it is critical to keep your sun smarts about you so that you can maintain healthy [...]
