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From steakhouse menus to viral all-meat diets, high-protein eating – especially through animal products – has become a staple in today’s wellness culture. Whether it’s grilled chicken, ribeye, jerky, or protein-packed snacks, many Americans are eating more meat than ever before, often in the name of health and strength. At Legacy Community Health, our nutrition …
Category Archives: Adult Medicine
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Legacy Community Health believes good health begins long before a patient steps into a clinic – and that includes having access to fresh, nutritious food. That’s why Legacy was proud to partner with Urban Harvest on FreshRx over the summer. Together, we improved community health in Houston’s Northside by tackling non-medical factors, like food access …
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Bruising is something many people expect as a normal part of aging. But when an older loved one begins bruising more frequently – or the bruises seem larger, darker, or unexplained – it’s natural to worry. At Legacy Community Health, we want caregivers to understand the types of bruising that are a normal part of …
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Legacy Community Health Supports Moms Every Step of the Way Becoming a mother is a journey filled with joy, questions, and moments of uncertainty. That’s why programs like Prenatal Navigation at Legacy Community Health are such a vital resource—especially for women in underserved communities. From the moment a pregnancy is confirmed to the first days …
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Legacy Community Health Apoya a las Mamás en Cada Paso del Camino Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegría, preguntas y momentos de incertidumbre. Por eso, programas como Navegación Prenatal en Legacy Community Health son un recurso vital, especialmente para mujeres en comunidades desatendidas. Desde el momento en que se confirma un embarazo …
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Just because your symptoms stopped doesn’t mean you should stop taking the medication. By Barrett White Antibiotics are medications utilized to treat bacterial infections by either killing the bacteria or keeping it from reproducing. However, we contain numerous bacteria throughout our bodies and different bacteria are sensitive to different antibacterial drugs. Antibiotics are a medicine used to treat or prevent infections …
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Hurricane season is here, and for many Houstonians, the impact of last year’s storms still feels painfully fresh. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8, 2024, as a Category 1 hurricane, producing life-threatening floods across the city. Just weeks earlier, the Houston Derecho tore through the region with powerful winds that left residents without power …
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La temporada de huracanes ya está aquí, y para muchos habitantes de Houston, el impacto de las tormentas del año pasado sigue siendo dolorosamente reciente. El huracán Beryl tocó tierra el 8 de julio de 2024 como un huracán de categoría 1, causando inundaciones peligrosas en toda la ciudad. Tan solo unas semanas antes, el …
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In the growing conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists – medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss – the attention usually centers on women. But as more men begin to turn to GLP-1s for metabolic health, it’s important to talk about a lesser-known topic: how these medications may impact male reproductive …
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By Barrett White “If there is a generic medication available for my treatment – ever – I’m going to go for it,” says Kenneth Jones, Pharmacy Manager for Montrose Legacy Pharmacy. Jones explains, when a medication is approved by the FDA, the brand name manufacturer holds the patent for the medication for a certain amount …
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