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Managing Stress and Staying Healthy During the Holidays Dec 12th, 2024

The kids are excited about the presents, and you're excited about the celebrations and gathering. The holidays are a time of joy and happiness, but they can also make you feel a bit anxious and overwhelmed.  Dr. Hammad Zaidi and the team at A&U Medicine know all about the stress...

Diabetes Doesn’t Have to Drag You Down. Use Our Top 3 Diabetes Management Tips Nov 12th, 2024

Do you feel as though your diabetes runs your life? Are you overwhelmed with all of the things you need to do to manage your diabetes?  We get it. Having diabetes can feel like a full-time job. At A&U Family Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas, our experienced physician, Dr. Hammad...

Healthy Halloween: Tips for Enjoying Treats Without the Guilt Oct 21st, 2024

You may have a lot of fun dressing up for Halloween, but the real treat is the treats. It’s hard to resist the bowls of candy at the office, the bank, and the local sandwich shop — and the bags of sweets your kids bring home after trick-or-treating. You don’t...

4 STDs and How to Prevent Them Sep 2nd, 2024

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a subject many people don’t want to talk about, but it’s a major public health concern. Despite the silence, STD infections affect millions of people in the United States every year.  At A&U Family Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas, our team of family medicine specialists,...

I Think My Child Has ADHD. How Can I Know for Sure? Aug 12th, 2024

Your child has a hard time sitting still, difficulty following instructions, and their room is a mess. They’re struggling in school, and you’re getting messages from the teacher about problematic behavior. Could your child have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? It’s not uncommon for parents to think that their child has ADHD...

First Time for Botox®? Here’s How to Prepare for the Best Experience Jul 25th, 2024

Botox® is quick, relatively painless, and requires no downtime. These are some of the reasons so many people turn to Botox to smooth out wrinkles and ease chronic migraines.  But you may feel anxious if it’s your first time getting Botox. After all, it’s an injection that temporarily paralyzes muscles...

Help! I’m Struggling to Lose Weight Jun 19th, 2024

It looks so easy for everyone else. If only you were more disciplined or ate a little less or exercised a little more, you could finally reach your weight goals. Sound familiar? This is the story many people tell themselves when they struggle to lose weight. But you’re not alone....

5 Signs You May Be Suffering From Low Testosterone May 16th, 2024

Do you feel as though you’re walking through a haze most of the day? Have you been putting on weight even though you’re eating the same? You may have low testosterone. Testosterone levels slowly decline as you get older, and symptoms sneak up on you.  At A&U Family Medicine in...

What to Eat and Not Eat When You Have Type 2 Diabetes Apr 15th, 2024

Diabetes affects people all over the world, but it’s most prevalent in Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. Rates of diabetes have been rising over the years, but certain factors increase risk, such as lifestyle and genetics. Lifestyle changes are part of the treatment plan for diabetes, including diet changes....

Fasting During Ramadan: Tips for Patients Who Have Health Conditions Mar 11th, 2024

Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims. It’s a time where Muslims honor the Qur’an and get closer to God. From dawn to dusk, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking to nurture self-discipline, appreciation, and empathy.  This year, Ramadan starts at sundown on March 10th and ends on...

5 Ways Intermittent Fasting Can Improve Your Health Feb 29th, 2024

Finding an eating plan that fits your life and helps you maintain a healthy weight takes time. Intermittent fasting is gaining popularity as a way of eating that helps with weight management.  With intermittent fasting, you eat and fast for set periods of time. There are many types of intermittent...

This is the year for a Flu Vaccine. Sep 13th, 2020

COVID-19 has bought large parts of the world to stop. Increased infections rates and increased deaths have lead to panic. The search for a cure and a vaccine has lead to sprint amongst big pharmaceutical companies and countries. As we lead into the fall, one this is for certain: the...