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Family Life Medical Family Practice Dr. Kyle Scarborough is a family doctor at Family Life Medical in Conroe, Texas.
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Dr. Scarborough offers care for the entire family, including wellness exams, diabetes care, hypertension treatment, geriatric care, well woman exam, school physicals, and pre-ops and hospital follow ups. Dr. Scarborough is a native Texan who received his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University, College Station, and earned his medical degree at University of Texas. He completed a residency at Southwest Memorial Hospital, Houston in 1992. Dr. Scarborough moved to Conroe in 1993 to join the Sadler Clinic. After 25 years in practice, Dr. Scarborough is now deeply tied to his community and is proud to offer the best in medical care through his private practice. Dr. Scarborough, fondly known as "Dr. K" by many of his patients, serves patients of all ages and is happy to work with every member of your family. Call Family Life Medical anytime for an appointment with Dr. Scarborough.

What’s Going Around – New Year’s SafetyMany of us will be gathering tonight to welcome in the new year. Sadly, some fol...
12/31/2025

What’s Going Around – New Year’s Safety
Many of us will be gathering tonight to welcome in the new year. Sadly, some folks will not see much more of it. Driving under the influence of alcohol on New Years Eve is all too common, despite the zero-tolerance policy of local law enforcement that will be out in force. The National Safety Council estimates between 400 and 600 fatal crashes will occur nationwide from now until the end of New Years Day.
If you’re going to ring in the new year with a drink or two, please plan ahead. Don’t count on the “two drinks per hour” axiom. There is no magic number. Impaired reactions occur well below the legal threshold. Alcohol absorption varies widely depending on gender, weight, and other factors. And don’t think coffee will effectively sober you up. Police call these folks “awake drunks”.
What to do:
Select a designated driver or, even better, be one. Learn how to use the Uber app to catch a ride. Or put the number for the local taxi service in your pocket in case you need a ride home. If a friend objects to you driving, listen. Don’t get in a car if you suspect your driver is impaired. Even sober, get off the streets by midnight. That oncoming driver might not be as responsible as you.
Thought for the day:
Don’t drink or don’t drive. Pick one or the other and stay alive.

“What’s Going Around” is contributed by Doctor Kyle Scarborough, and appears weekly in the Health Section of The Courier of Montgomery County and affiliated newspapers.

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Happy (and safe) New Year to one and all!

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What’s Going Around – Halloween SafetyTrick or Treaters will out and about Friday night. About four thousand goblins wil...
10/29/2025

What’s Going Around – Halloween Safety

Trick or Treaters will out and about Friday night. About four thousand goblins will only be haunting local emergency rooms. The most common Halloween injuries are lacerations from pumpkin carving, followed by head and joint injuries from tripping and falling. Pedestrian auto injuries, while rare, can be tragic.

Here are some tips to keep little monsters safe:
-Use pumpkin carving tools instead of knives. They’re widely available and inexpensive.
-Add some reflective tape to costumes so drivers can see them. Glow sticks are even better.
-Pirate swords and daggers should be plastic or rubber. Never send them out with the real thing!
-Avoid tripping and falling by trimming up princess gowns and ghostly trappings with scissors.
-Encourage kids to take masks off between houses.
-Avoid crossing decorated yards covered with extension cords.
-Give actual flame decorations a wide berth. Costumes can be flammable.
- Back home, pour “the loot” out on a table and discard any items that appear tampered with.

Thought For the Day: A few precautions, if they’re done right, can avoid a real-life Halloween fright.

Contributed by family practice doctor Kyle Scarborough, M.D.

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The Family Life Medical staff are having their first annual Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest! And WOW!! Did they eve...
10/29/2025

The Family Life Medical staff are having their first annual Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest! And WOW!! Did they ever set a high bar!
Please look over the photos and vote in the “comments “ section for the :
A) Best in Patch
B)Scariest
C) Funniest
D) Cutest

You can also drop by to see these amazing projects in person and vote for your favorites!

The entry numbers are in the photos of the captions.
Voting closes at 5 PM Thursday!
Please help us pick some deserving winners!

What’s Going Around – Fall AllergiesRagw**d is abundant in Texas in the early fall. It’s a valuable food source for wild...
10/24/2025

What’s Going Around – Fall Allergies
Ragw**d is abundant in Texas in the early fall. It’s a valuable food source for wildlife, from butterflies to songbirds to livestock. For humans, it is a common source of allergies. Seventy-five percent of allergy sufferers are sensitive to ragw**d.

Signs and Symptoms: Itchy, watery eyes and sneezing are common. Wheezing is likely with asthma.

What to do: Benadryl is the traditional choice of antihistamine. Claritin, Allegra, and others are longer acting and less sedating. Eating local honey is thought to build natural allergy resistance, but is unproven.
Steroid nasal sprays are a good option. They are better at prevention than treating attacks.
Steroid shots and pills relieve symptoms but can affect your immune system. Avoid flu shots for about two weeks if you’ve taken them. Steroids can also raise blood sugars in diabetics. Persistent allergies may require testing by an allergist, and desensitizing therapy.
Reduce exposure with HEPA air filters and closing windows. Avoid “high histamine” foods.

Thought for the day: Ragw**d allergies are here for the fall. Know all your options to make the best call.

You can find What’s Going Around every Wednesday in the Health section of The Courier and affiliated newspapers.
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What’s Going Around – Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment Breast cancer deaths have dropped by forty percent since the ...
10/17/2025

What’s Going Around – Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer deaths have dropped by forty percent since the eighties, primarily due to earlier detection. But that’s not the whole story. Breakthroughs in treatment and medication have given new hope to patients even with advanced cancer.
Treatment is now individualized more than ever. While mastectomy is often the best option for survival, some women do just as well with removal of the lump plus local radiation. Chemotherapy is still the standard for advanced cases. But in certain cases immunotherapy uses your immune system to target cancer cells just as effectively without the side effects. If chemotherapy is required, new advances in supportive medications can minimize those side effects.

What to do: Once a suspicious lump is found prompt assessment is critical. A thorough workup is done to determine level of aggression and if it has spread. Recent advances include genetic profiling of the tumor to better assess specific types of treatment.

Thought for the day: If a tumor is discovered, don’t feel defeated. Get it profiled and staged, and then get it it treated!

Contributed by family practice doctor Kyle Scarborough, M.D. You can reach him at www.familylifemedical.com

“What’s Going Around” is featured every Wednesday in the health section of The Courier and affiliated newspapers.
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Special thanks to Codi Leggett for creating our Breast Cancer Awareness display at Family Life Medical

What’s Going Around – Breast Cancer Screening Great news! Deaths from breast cancer have dropped a whopping forty-five p...
10/10/2025

What’s Going Around – Breast Cancer Screening

Great news! Deaths from breast cancer have dropped a whopping forty-five percent since the eighties, primarily due early detection by mammograms. Cases caught early have a ninety percent cure rate. That number drops to thirty percent once it spreads throughout the body. The latest imaging technique, known as 3D imaging, is the most sophisticated and sensitive to date. Alternatives such as ultrasound and thermography exists, but none have the proven track record of mammograms. Some women worry about breast implant rupture. The risk is extremely small. And delaying your imaging only increases the risk of cancer spreading before it’s found.

What to do: Get a mammogram scheduled when you are eligible. Different health organizations vary a bit on when you should get your first mammogram, but age forty seems to be the general consensus. Opinions also vary on when to stop getting mammograms. I think you should get them annually as long as you’re healthy enough to treat anything that is found.

Thought for the day: Yes, breast cancer is truly beatable! Catch it early, while it’s treatable.

You can find What’s Going Around every Wednesday in the Health section of The Courier and affiliated newspapers.
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Last weekend the staff of Family Life Medical headed to Houston to share in the 2025 Race For A Cure Breast Cancer event...
10/07/2025

Last weekend the staff of Family Life Medical headed to Houston to share in the 2025 Race For A Cure Breast Cancer event.
We were there to support our dear friend and team member Brenda, and celebrate her life as a successful survivor!
Well done, Brenda! We love you!!
(Teammates, please share your photos below!)

What’s Going Around – Poison IvyThe first day of summer is this Friday, and outdoor activities are in high gear. So is ...
06/17/2025

What’s Going Around – Poison Ivy
The first day of summer is this Friday, and outdoor activities are in high gear. So is Poison Ivy growth. The noxious w**d features leaves that are covered with a shiny oily resin called urushiol. It is highly irritating to the skin.

Signs and Symptoms:
The streaky lines of redness and blisters are commonly found on arms and legs. It can be spread by rubbing or scratching at irritated skin. Shortness of breath, wheezing, and severe eye irritation can be caused by smoke from burning wood or leaf piles containing the plant.

What to do:
Wash affected areas immediately. Carefully remove clothes that may contain the resin. Calamine lotion and antihistamines help with itching. Topical, oral, and even injectable steroids may be required to stop the inflammation and bring relief. Avoidance is always best. Learn to recognize the waxy serrated leaves, arraigned three to a stem. Beware: the resin can also sneak indoors clinging to the fur of adventurous pets.

Thought for the day:
A wise man steers clear whenever he sees waxy plants with leaves in threes.

“What’s Going Around” is contributed by family practice doctor Kyle Scarborough, M.D. and appears every Wednesday in “The Courier” and affiliated papers serving Conroe and Montgomery County. You can reach him at www.familylifemedical.com.

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