2023-05-26 19:56
It only took about five minutes for an early morning tornado to destroy homes and infrastructure in the Laguna Heights neighborhood on Saturday, May 13. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
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2023-05-25 20:25
After serving in the military, Christopher Cabral spent years looking for a career that would allow him to keep helping his community; today, he is one of the most recent graduates of the So… Read More
2023-05-25 20:03
While some patients recover from the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, others have experienced the aftereffects of COVID-19 long after the initial infection. Image for illustration purposesMe… Read More
2023-05-25 19:43
Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet and a regular physical activity program, are methods to manage diabetes. Image for illustration purposes. Mega Doctor News
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2023-05-25 18:39
The blood supply tends to run low during the summer months when students are out of school and many adults are on vacation. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News
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2023-05-25 16:09
South Texas College’s Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA) program has made a return to Roma Independent School District and the new members of the 2023-2025 cohort were cel… Read More
2023-05-25 15:45
Certified case assistance navigators from the RGV Food Bank will be available to help individuals and families with applications for various essential programs. Courtesy image for illustrati… Read More
2023-05-25 14:52
Congratulations to Knapp Community Care Foundation (KCCF) on celebrating 10 years of serving our community! KCCF is a private foundation investing in the deep south Texas Mid-Valley communit… Read More
2023-05-24 21:16
A select group of 44 Region One Education Service Center (ESC) 8th grade GEAR UP students studied the cardiovascular system in an interactive work-based learning simulation on May 24 at… Read More
2023-05-24 19:20
The City of Pharr and Pharr EMS will be partnering with area hospitals and agencies to host a Stop the Bleed event. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
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2023-05-24 15:15
As one of the most recent graduates of the South Texas College Physical Therapist Assistant program, Doris Gutierrez aspires to make a difference in the Rio Grande Valley by promoting health… Read More
2023-05-24 13:46
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD, president-elect during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this yea… Read More
2023-05-23 20:58
(center) Dr. Carlos Cardenas, who holds the position of Chairman of the Board at DHR Health, situated in the center. On either side of him, we see (left) Dr. Cera Kroenke, a respected genera… Read More
2023-05-23 20:37
South Texas College Allied Health Division recently celebrated the graduation of 197 students with memorable pinning ceremonies.STC ImageMega Doctor News
By Selene Rodriguez
South Texa… Read More
2023-05-23 20:19
“Commitment to Excellence in Patient Care”
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By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
Marissa Castañeda, Senior Executive Vice President, introduced Dr. Carlos Car… Read More
2023-05-23 19:42
Dr. Michael Wirsching, esteemed physician at South Texas Health System Clinics, will present an introduction to occupational medicine during the event. Courtesy ImageEDINBURG, Texas –… Read More
2023-05-23 18:51
The National Hurricane Center will have the most up-to-date information. Follow the link https://www.nhc.noaa.gov to stay informed and quite possibly stay alive. Image for illustration purpo… Read More
2023-05-23 16:53
Recently, this amyloid hypothesis has been questioned, and there has been a huge upsurge in dementia research. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
Alzheimer’s disease… Read More
2023-05-23 16:26
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting yo… Read More
2023-05-22 20:32
Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who experience an adverse pregnancy outcome—such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia or preterm birt… Read More
2023-05-22 19:11
Strokes can happen in other parts of the body, too, said Dr. Matthew Schrag, an assistant professor of neurology and vascular neurologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville… Read More
2023-05-22 16:32
The City of Mission has partnered with the EM3 Hope Foundation and neighboring municipalities to host the Drive Out the Darkness Mental Health Awareness Event and Parade. Image for illu… Read More
2023-05-22 14:50
Esmeralda Lopez, comprehensive medical unit director for Valley Baptist Medical Center, speaks with TSTC Nursing students about her work experience there during a recent employer spotlight a… Read More
2023-05-22 13:37
For just the fourth time in its history, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) honored not one but two revered TMA physician leaders with its 2023 Distinguished Service Award. Image Sources; D… Read More
2023-05-19 20:52
In suburban backyards and at family picnic gatherings across the United States, mosquitoes are a common pest. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-05-19 20:23
When it comes to heart health, understanding all the numbers involved – and which should be up or down and when – can be confusing. But experts say it’s important to learn… Read More
2023-05-19 15:53
That’s far too late for the many Americans who already ate the produce. The current solution, often a multi-state recall, then becomes damage control. Image for illustration purpo… Read More
2023-05-19 15:12
Routine checkups for women typically include an overall wellness exam, in addition to a breast exam and pelvic exam. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-05-18 21:14
Researchers developed an AI tool to predict Parkinson’s disease from blood samples. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
Researchers developed an AI tool to predict&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-05-18 15:37
South Texas College and Texas A&M Healthy South Texas have partnered once more for a healthier Rio Grande Valley and, in a recent ribbon cutting ceremony, introduced the university&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-05-18 15:20
Governor Greg Abbott announced that over $9 million has been awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to fund nearly 1,500 scholarships through the… Read More
2023-05-17 19:02
This event will provide our senior community with important local health, wellness & lifestyle resources. Courtesy I,age for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
THERE IS STILL TIME… Read More
2023-05-17 16:57
Maria Morales recently graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology from TSTC’s Harlingen campus and was hired for a full-time job at South He… Read More
2023-05-17 15:10
The day’s highlights included granting 15-year-old Karina Ortiz’s wish and raising $16,823.22 in support of future wishes for children fighting critical illnesses in Rio Grande V… Read More
2023-05-16 20:41
South Texas College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Class of 2023 graduates recently commemorated the beginning of their professional journey in a memorable pinning ceremony. STC IMAGEMega… Read More
2023-05-16 19:44
May is National STOP THE BLEED Month. As part of efforts to keep health and safety at the forefront, the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) School Board of Trustees recently passed a resolu… Read More
2023-05-15 20:03
Menopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Image for illus… Read More
2023-05-15 19:34
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Veozah (fezolinetant), an oral medication for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes, caused by menopause. Imag… Read More
2023-05-15 18:54
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, second only to skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, making up about 30% of all new female… Read More
2023-05-15 14:30
Jeana Flores (left) and Noemi Rodriguez are Nursing students at TSTC’s Harlingen campus who balance motherhood with their college studies. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)Mega Doctor News… Read More
2023-05-12 21:11
Many Hispanic people in the United States face socioeconomic disadvantages and lower access to affordable health care. Despite these and other challenges to their health, they generally tend… Read More
2023-05-12 19:59
New research has identified key symptoms linked to an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in younger adults. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
New research ha… Read More
2023-05-12 19:18
Inspired by her parents’ hard work and sacrifice, South Texas College graduate Nallely Gonzalez has always strived to make the most out of opportunities in life; so, with an associate… Read More
2023-05-12 15:42
Rainfall accumulation changes all the time, tune in to your local TV channels or visit the National weather service website for the most up-to-date numbers at https://forecast.weather.g… Read More
2023-05-12 15:03
Starr County is ranked among the least healthy counties in Texas with adult obesity at 47%, according to a County Health Rankings (CHR&R) report by the University of Wisconsin… Read More
2023-05-11 20:53
The public health emergency expires today, but COVID-19 remains. How will we protect ourselves from it going forward? Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-05-11 16:12
The Texas Medical Board today announced it has received national recognition for the agency’s efforts towards destigmatizing health professionals seeking mental health care and treatme… Read More
2023-05-10 21:37
From accelerating her college education through South Texas College’s Dual Credit Enrollment program to obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at only 21 years old, alumna… Read More
2023-05-10 20:18
For the estimated six million children in the United States ages 0-17 living with pediatric asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breathing can be a challenge… Read More
2023-05-10 16:00
TSTC Biomedical Equipment Technology alumni Rene Torres (left) and Javier Valdez are the founders of iServe Biomedical, a Houston-based biomedical equipment service company. (Photo courtesy… Read More
2023-05-09 21:58
The first-ever South Texas College Spring Relay race was recently held at the Mid-Valley campus to benefit the Child Development Center. STC Image
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2023-05-09 21:04
“I had the chance to prevent my cancer. Please don’t miss your chance. Vaccinate yourself and your children.” Image Courtesy of CDCMega Doctor News
I am marri… Read More
2023-05-09 20:32
Many middle-aged and older women get mammograms every one to two years to screen for breast cancer, as recommended by their doctors. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-05-08 20:30
Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But certain things can increase your chances of having a stroke. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
Anyone can have a stroke at any age… Read More
2023-05-08 19:42
Chances of survival for someone who experiences a stroke are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly which is why knowing how to identify the signs and symptoms is vital. Image for i… Read More
2023-05-08 19:23
Most cancers take years to develop. Many things can affect your chance of getting cancer. Things that raise your chance of getting cancer are called risk factors. Image for illustration… Read More
2023-05-08 18:46
According to a recent study conducted by researchers at Amsterdam UMC, cognitive behavioral therapy is beneficial for individuals with post-viral fatigue following COVID-19. Image for illust… Read More
2023-05-08 16:05
TSTC Dental Hygiene instructor Lucretia Human places a lab coat on William Torres, a graduating TSTC Dental Hygiene student, to recognize him as a dental hygienist during a recent pinning ce… Read More
2023-05-05 21:44
Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. Image for illustration purposes
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2023-05-05 20:42
South Texas College student Esmeralda Arellano will be a graduate from the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Saturday May 6th. STC ImageMega Doctor News
By Selene Rodriguez
From re… Read More
2023-05-05 19:39
“No age group is immune to having strokes, and we’re surprisingly seeing a significant rise in strokes in young adults,” Dr. Kharal said. Image for illustration purposesMeg… Read More
2023-05-05 18:17
Medicare covers the updated COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you. The updated vaccine targets the original COVID-19 viral strain and 2 Omicron variants (BA.4/BA.5). Medicare covers the vaccine… Read More
2023-05-04 21:40
Using beta-blockers for an extended period of time did not improve cardiovascular health or reduce the risk of additional heart attacks, according to a study published in the journal Heart… Read More
2023-05-04 19:19
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, making them more susceptible to sudden and unexpected fractures. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-05-04 15:35
Walmart will continue its mobile health and wellness tour in the Rio Grande Valley area from May 5 – May 9 with five additional cities. Courtesy image for illustration purposesMeg… Read More
2023-05-03 21:31
Pictured above, Dr. Raudel “Eleut” Guerra with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Raudel and Sylvia Guerra. Photo taken during the UIWSOM military residency match ceremony. Courtesy imageM… Read More
2023-05-03 19:58
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Arexvy, the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine approved for use in the United States. Arexvy is approved for the prevention of lower r… Read More
2023-05-03 19:37
Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
Asthma is a disease that affects yo… Read More
2023-05-03 19:20
Although asthma cannot be cured, you can control your asthma successfully to reduce and to prevent asthma attacks, also called episodes. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CD… Read More
2023-05-03 19:01
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Because there are often no symptoms, if people aren’t checking for it, many don’t know they have it. Image f… Read More
2023-05-03 14:54
In 2020 alone, 11,654 people died in drunk driving vehicle collisions, accounting for 30% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. Image for illustration purposesTexas Border Busi… Read More
2023-05-02 19:52
Warmer weather means people are ready to get outside, but it’s also time for ticks. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – Warmer weather mean… Read More
2023-05-02 16:06
Younger women who have had a heart attack have more adverse outcomes and are more likely to return to the hospital in the year following their heart attack than men of a similar ag… Read More
2023-05-02 15:48
Future blood thinners may no longer increase the risk of bleeding if further studies confirm the potential of a new compound. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
While antic… Read More
2023-05-01 21:57
Language barriers, cultural differences and systemic health inequities are among the reasons many Latino people, particularly men, avoid doctor visits – and that could lead to dire out… Read More
2023-05-01 21:38
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer but has a 99% cure rate if caught early. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – Melanoma is the d… Read More
2023-05-01 16:58
Just in time for the summer season, Walmart invites Rio Grande Valley residents to check in on their health at Walmart Wellness Day this Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cus… Read More
2023-04-28 16:57
The research, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, found that participants working long hours had a 29% greater risk of stroke, and those working lon… Read More
2023-04-28 16:37
This Mental Health Awareness Month, one researcher explains why “unplugging” from your smartphone could improve your psychological well-being. Image for illustration purpos… Read More
2023-04-28 16:11
The lingering effects of COVID-19 on some patients’ health has gotten a lot of attention. But a new study suggests many face long-term major financial impacts after their illness… Read More
2023-04-27 20:24
CDC and a panel of experts who make vaccine recommendations have concluded that flu, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women and their babies. Image for illustration purposes… Read More
2023-04-27 20:05
Although the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, doctors consider it an immune-mediated inflammatory disease. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
Although the exact cause o… Read More
2023-04-27 19:33
Physical activity is frequently cited as a means of improving physical and mental health. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Beckman Institute for Advanced Scie… Read More
2023-04-27 19:14
lossing your teeth can sometimes feel like a chore, but it’s an important part of dental hygiene and believe it or not heart health. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News… Read More
2023-04-27 14:45
The Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors proclaimed May as Mental Health Month. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
EDINBURG, Texas – The Region One Education Serv… Read More
2023-04-26 20:31
Some studies might have overestimated prevalence because many children develop long COVID without having had visible COVID-19 symptoms. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-04-26 20:09
Dr. Waters said a few safeguards could be the difference between a hospital detour and at-home curb appeal. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-04-26 16:06
South Texas College recently hosted a Supervision Workshop where students from STC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program welcomed their peers from Laredo Community College (LCC) an… Read More
2023-04-25 21:09
The Pharr Police Department’s Mental Health Unit, in collaboration with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, is raising awareness of substance misuse by hosting a FREE community event to… Read More
2023-04-25 19:58
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DHR Health administrators, physicians, health care staff, and local and state leaders will celebrate the official opening of DHR Health Brownsville with a ceremony and ri… Read More
2023-04-25 19:20
Treating opioid addiction should be much easier now than it was a few years ago, thanks to pandemic-era rule changes that aim to improve access to buprenorphine, a medicine proven to h… Read More
2023-04-25 19:02
The use of a tiny tool to pluck life-threatening blood clots out of arteries to the lungs resulted in a high patient survival rate, especially when compared to historical treatments such as… Read More
2023-04-25 18:37
South Texas College will be hosting its first-ever Emerging Scientist Symposium this week. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
South Texas College will be hosting its fir… Read More
2023-04-25 18:22
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A landmark day for health care in Cameron County saw the first surgical patient at DHR Health Brownsville successfully undergo a procedure, marking a new chapter for the… Read More
2023-04-25 16:27
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Blanca Cardenas to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for a term set to expire February 1, 2029. The board licenses and regulates occupati… Read More
2023-04-24 19:29
“Such failure to provide adequate Catholic pastoral care violates the First Amendment guarantee of free exercise of religion to all citizens, and it also causes irreparable harm to the… Read More
2023-04-24 19:00
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The first surgical patient at DHR Health Brownsville has undergone a successful procedure in what is now a historical marker for the future of… Read More
2023-04-21 18:35
The results add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that infections in mid- and late-life can worsen cognitive performance and may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and oth… Read More
2023-04-21 16:19
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CLEVELAND CLINIC – If you’ve ever found yourself getting a migraine from staring at a screen too long, you’re not alone.
“For a lot of mig… Read More
2023-04-21 15:23
Researchers compared the effects of time-restricted intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and a weight loss booklet on weight loss. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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