Snake Bites: Should You Be Concerned?

Snake Bites: Should You Be Concerned?

by Susannah Wollman “I hate snakes because they have no feet. You could say I’m… lacktoes intolerant.” @Fro_Vo (Twitter) Okay, all kidding aside, how common are snakebites in and around the Houston area? How do you know if a snake is venomous? How do you keep...
Male Menopause: Is It A Real Thing?

Male Menopause: Is It A Real Thing?

by Susannah Wollman I’ve heard the term “male menopause.” What does it mean? The TV lights up with ads for “solutions” for “Low-T.” Men from their late thirties on wonder if their symptoms are related to this condition that seems to be affecting men more and more. Is...
Friends with Benefits: Adopting a Pet

Friends with Benefits: Adopting a Pet

by Susannah Wollman We’ve probably all heard that adopting a pet is healthy, but is it really true? In 2019, the Health Resources and Services Administration described a “loneliness epidemic” as an increasing societal health concern. [1] And that was before the...