Linda S. Halbrook, MD

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Linda S. Halbrook, MD

Dr. Linda Halbrook is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with over 40 years of experience, dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients across Texas. She retired from practice but currently serves on the Clinical Services Committee of CommonGood Medical, a non-profit organization serving the uninsured in Collin County. 

153 Articles Reviewed

Medical weight loss vs. diy diets: What's more effective?

Medical weight loss vs. diy diets: What's more effective?

When it comes to losing weight, many people start out with DIY approaches; things like calorie-counting apps,...

The best times of day to take common vitamins and medications

The best times of day to take common vitamins and medications

When it comes to vitamins and medications, timing really does matter more than most people realize. Some...

7 common childhood rashes: How to identify and treat them

7 common childhood rashes: How to identify and treat them

Childhood rashes are a common concern for parents and caregivers. While they can look alarming, most rashes in...

RSV, flu, and colds: A practical guide to "sick day triage" at home

RSV, flu, and colds: A practical guide to "sick day triage" at home

When someone in your household starts sniffling, coughing, or running a fever, the questions pile up fast: Is...

Prepping your medicine cabinet for flu season: What to stock now

Prepping your medicine cabinet for flu season: What to stock now

Flu season has a way of showing up fast. One day everyone's fine—the next you're digging through drawers at 2...

Back-to-school germs: How to build a sick-day game plan

Back-to-school germs: How to build a sick-day game plan

Once the school year kicks off, germs spread just as quickly as homework assignments. Kids are bound to pick up...

What to do when stress makes you physically sick

What to do when stress makes you physically sick

Stress doesn't just weigh on your mind—it can make your body feel sick too. When stress becomes chronic, it...

Poison ivy: Treatment that actually works

Poison ivy: Treatment that actually works

Every summer, millions of Americans brush up against poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac and end up with...

Mosquito bites: When an itch becomes something more

Mosquito bites: When an itch becomes something more

If you spend any time outdoors during warmer months, mosquito bites are an unavoidable part of life. For most...

When to worry about a rash: An adult guide

When to worry about a rash: An adult guide

Rashes are one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care — and also one of the most anxiety-inducing....

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