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PCR Testing in The Woodlands: What You Need To Know

On June 17, 2021 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

When it comes to detecting the presence of coronavirus, PCR testing is widely considered the gold standard by many healthcare professionals. As the pandemic has progressed, testing sites and opportunities have continued to grow. For those residents living in Montgomery county, PCR testing in The Woodlands isRead more →

15 Minute Molecular PCR Testing Now Available, Perfect for Traveling

On June 3, 2021 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

As testing for coronavirus becomes more available, there are a number of different types to choose from, including antigen based, molecular based, fast results, slower results, etc. With so many options it can make knowing what kind of test to get feel a bit overwhelming. However, withRead more →

Difference Between the Flu Vaccine and the COVID Vaccine

On April 13, 2021 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

At what appeared to be the initial onset of coronavirus within the United States, a comparison between the flu and COVID-19 was a part of the conversation. However, despite some initial reports by media, the medical community says there are some critical distinctions between these diseases, asRead more →

What are the Differences in COVID Tests?

On April 5, 2021 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

These days, we all have been hearing about the differences in COVID tests that we can receive. Depending on the circumstances, there’s a way to find out if you test positive or negative in as little as 15 minutes or as long as 5-7 days. But whichRead more →

Family First Urgent Care COVID Vaccine Clinic Success

On March 12, 2021 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

One of the most exciting things you may see on your news or social media feed these days is the joyous faces of those who have been fortunate enough to have already received a coronavirus vaccine. At the end of February 2021, Family First Urgent Care inRead more →

COVID Mutation & Variants: What You Need To Know

On February 25, 2021 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

Over the past year or two, scientists have been able to learn more about coronavirus including what it is, what it looks like, and how to treat it. However, with COVID mutations and some of the new variants now expected to already be in the United States,Read more →

Benefit your Wellness with Nutrition and Weight Loss Programs

On January 29, 2021 / Nutrition and Wellness / Leave a comment

Obesity has almost become an epidemic in the United States, leading millions of Americans to seek out nutrition and weight loss wellness programs each year. The prevalence of obesity in 2017 and 2018 was estimated to be just over forty percent in adults and just under twentyRead more →

COVID vs. Flu: What are the Similarities and Differences?

On December 28, 2020 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

As the winter season arrives, Americans are potentially dealing with not one but two contagious viruses, COVID-19 and the flu. While the flu is nothing new for healthcare professionals, having that virus go around at the same time as the new coronavirus which can mimic flu symptomsRead more →

COVID-19 PCR Testing: A Guide For Safe Air Travel During A Pandemic

On October 22, 2020 / COVID-19 / Leave a comment

COVID-19 PCR testing is instrumental in determining which individuals have an active infection and are contagious to others. This type of molecular testing is also invaluable in terms of safer travel—both domestic and international. As the world slowly gets back to business amidst an ongoing pandemic, travelersRead more →

The Building Blocks of Hormone Replacement Therapy and Testing

On July 24, 2020 / Hormone Replacement Therapy / Leave a comment

Hormones are an integral part of the body’s daily functions but with age their levels can decline, which may require hormone replacement therapy and testing. A fluctuation in hormone levels can manifest in increased fatigue, sleep loss, weight gain, and many other symptoms. Restoration to a hormoneRead more →