How can I prevent breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States (after certain types of skin cancers). While advances in...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Sep 19, 2021
- 3 min
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent- Tips from a Family Physician and Mom
In order to take good care of your children, you have to take good care of yourself first! If your physical and/or mental health are...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Sep 5, 2021
- 4 min
5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and Mom
As parents, one of our main roles is to keep our children safe. The world can be full of hazards that we never recognized before becoming...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
What is covered at a man's annual check-up?
We know that men are more likely than women to skip their annual check-up. What happens at that visit that men are missing out on? An...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Top Health Concerns for Men in Houston, TX
June is National Men's Health Month and the week leading up to Father's Day is celebrated as Men's Health Week. Men's health is critical...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
Screening and treatment for prediabetes in Houston, Texas
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but is not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. This condition...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are physical and mental illnesses that affect people of all...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jan 25, 2021
- 5 min
Pap smears and HPV- are you up to date?
Many patients dread going to the doctor for their pap smear. However, this screening test is important and potentially life-saving. First...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Nov 4, 2020
- 4 min
What is a deductible?
Your deductible is the amount you are expected to pay before your insurance will cover your healthcare costs. This is a commonly confused...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Oct 28, 2020
- 4 min
What is a health insurance premium?
Your premium is the amount you pay each month to be a member of your health insurance plan. That is ALL you get for the money you pay for...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Oct 16, 2020
- 3 min
Open Enrollment 2020 in Houston, TX
Open enrollment will be here before we know it! At this time of year, many families and small business owners are working hard to do...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Sep 2, 2020
- 5 min
Should I get a flu shot this year?
The seasonal flu vaccine is given every year during flu season to reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization due to the flu....
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rebeccaberensmd
- Aug 19, 2020
- 8 min
When should I go to the emergency room?
So you're feeling sick and need to see a doctor- where should you go? The emergency room? An urgent care? Schedule an appointment with...
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