Thank you for being a valued patient here at Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A. We wanted to reach out to you about the current COVID-19 situation. First and foremost, we want you to know we are here for you and your ob-gyn needs. We are doing everything we can to create a safe environment for […]
Childhood obesity is an escalating epidemic in the US. According to the Center for Disease Control one in six children and teens in the US are obese. When a person is diagnosed as obese it means that they have too much body fat. Obesity is more dangerous than being overweight. Both conditions are unhealthy but […]
(BPT) – One out of eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. It’s a staggering statistic, but one made less ominous by the fact that finding breast cancer early makes it easier to treat or cure. Thanks to technological advances in detection and new treatment approaches, women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer have […]
(BPT) – Candyce Norris, a wife and mother of four, was just 41-years-old when she was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. For years she didn’t give her disease the consideration and attention it deserved and would end up in the hospital every few years because of COPD flare ups. Sometimes it takes […]
5 de-stressing tips for busy moms (BPT) – Moms have to-do lists that are never done. From getting the kids to school, prepping family meals and everything in between, it’s a 24/7 job and can be hard to find a moment to stop and take a breath of fresh air. While the home should be […]
(BPT) – Sexual intimacy can be an important part of life and healthy relationships. However, many women tend to avoid intimacy due to uncomfortable or embarrassing symptoms when they get a vaginal infection, which can cause a woman’s sexual self-esteem and health to suffer.[1] It’s important to understand the impact that vaginal health can have […]
Here in Dallas we’ve been experiencing a wide range of weather patterns. Lately we’ve had very cool weather with rain, then changing to balmy days where it feels like spring. Sometimes when our bodies experience a change of season or sudden weather changes, we are more prone to getting the common cold or find ourselves […]
With all the running around we do during the holiday season, it’s easy to forget a few things. Whether it’s an ingredient for a dish we’re making or that card you forgot to send to your new neighbor. Here are some tips for not getting caught empty handed: Throughout the year, stock up when you […]
The holidays bring a lot of joy and happiness. Family get togethers, tree lightings, present wrapping, and the endless sounds of holiday music all make the season merry and bright. But, the holidays can bring on a lot of stress for many people. From financial difficulties to family disputes, this time of year can take […]
Women have been told to get a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Why? What are the downsides to getting checked – or not – each year for breast cancer? The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging recommend that women get a mammogram each year starting at 40. This […]
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