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

Road trip first aid: How to stay healthy far from home

Road trip first aid: How to stay healthy far from home

A long road trip is one of the most freeing ways to travel — open highway, flexible stops, and no airport...

Ear pain in kids after flying or swimming: What's causing it?

Ear pain in kids after flying or swimming: What's causing it?

You've just landed after a long flight or picked your child up from swim practice, and now they're tugging at...

The science of mental load: Why you're exhausted when you're not physically tired

The science of mental load: Why you're exhausted when you're not ph...

You slept eight hours. You didn't run a marathon yesterday. You have no obvious reason to be tired. And yet you...

Emotional exhaustion vs. depression: Understanding the difference

Emotional exhaustion vs. depression: Understanding the difference

You're tired in a way that doesn't quite fit the word "tired." You're withdrawn, joyless some days, difficult...

Cold vs. RSV in adults: Key differences and when to get tested

Cold vs. RSV in adults: Key differences and when to get tested

If you're feeling under the weather, it can be challenging to determine whether you're dealing with a simple...

Can lab testing help with weight loss? What you should know

Can lab testing help with weight loss? What you should know

If you've been eating well, staying active, and still not seeing the weight loss results you hoped for, it's...

7 surprising signs you might be low on iron

7 surprising signs you might be low on iron

Iron plays a huge role in keeping your body functioning well. It helps transport oxygen through your blood,...

Is it just a cold or do you have a sinus infection?

Is it just a cold or do you have a sinus infection?

It’s easy to confuse a common cold with a sinus infection. They can both leave you feeling rundown with a...

How to know if it’s a tummy ache or something more serious

How to know if it’s a tummy ache or something more serious

Stomach aches are one of those things everyone deals with from time to time, and most of the time they’re...

How to talk to your doctor about mental health symptoms

How to talk to your doctor about mental health symptoms

Bringing up mental health with your doctor can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first time, but...

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