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Dr. Ryan Isherwood specializes in family medicine at Methodist Physicians Clinic. He enjoys the opportunity to see patients of all ages – often members of an entire family.  …

 Corky Grimes walked into Methodist Hospital on Nov. 21 – the day before Thanksgiving – with his arms and heart full.He and his wife, Eva, wanted to surprise the staff with pumpkin pie, whipped cream and a big thank-you. Two weeks earlier he had been discharged from the hospital’s oncology floor.Bef…

It’s one thing that “freaks out” many new parents a little bit. That little stump on their newborn baby’s tummy from the umbilical cord. It’s weird. It gets crusty. And then it … falls off? Does it hurt?I get a lot of questions from new moms and dads about caring for the umbilical cord stump. So let…

Each day, nearly 3,200 people under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette. If America’s youths continue to pick up the smoking habit, about one in every 13 young people could die prematurely from a smoking-related illness.Statistics like these make the No Tobacco Challenge such an important init…

When a lung cancer diagnosis is delivered, patients have a flurry of questions. The first one is often: “Now what?” Whether they face surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, patients are curious about what treatments will work best and what each type means for recovery. So where do we begin when it co…

  The whole family is headed to grandma’s house for the holidays. Yay! But as the car is stuffed with suitcases, boxes and bags, you hear six dreaded words squeak from the back seat: “Mom, I don’t feel so good.” Yep, you’ve got a case of carsickness on your hands. What Causes Carsickness? Moti…

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An older family member shows signs of physical or cognitive decline. A loved one is recovering from an injury or medical event like a stroke. An elderly relative is in a car crash. Families face challenges like these every day. On top of everything you’re doing to offer support, you may wonder:Is it…

This tasty meal combines sweetness, a little kick and plenty of protein to fill you up at about 400 calories per serving.Servings: 2 Ingredients1 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup cooked quinoa ½ cup diced sweet potatoes8 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves 2…

  While colds tend to occur more frequently during the cooler months, it’s not the weather that causes them. Instead, they’re caused by exposure to viruses. In colder months we're often indoors and in more crowded spaces. Every day I see more and more children in my office with runny and stuffed-…