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2023-07-27 18:57
Attendees will be able to participate in classes covering topics such as healthcare resources, domestic violence, and pregnancy care. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-07-26 22:31
Dr. Michael E. Auer assisting patient Ivette Rangel as she navigates her recovery journey with the EKSO NR exoskeleton. A testament to the transformative power of technology in neurological… Read More
2023-07-26 19:56
The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeships will announce that South Texas College has been approved to move forward with its Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program, making… Read More
2023-07-26 19:33
The vaccine prevents infectious diseases that spread easily through a cough or sneeze in crowded settings. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
Texas physicians have a mes… Read More
2023-07-25 19:05
“For degenerative symptoms like osteoarthritis, there’s no cure, yet that’s not the case here,” Taylor said. “For many chronic tendon injuries, a cure is possib… Read More
2023-07-25 16:22
The gaps in vaccination coverage are more prevalent and widespread in ethnic and racial minority groups, who already suffer a greater disease burden when compared to non-Hispanic whites. Im… Read More
2023-07-24 20:41
Over 3,000 participants from the COVID Symptom Study Biobank study were involved, undergoing evaluation in 12 cognitive tasks assessing memory, attention, reasoning, processing speed, and mo… Read More
2023-07-24 19:57
“If you haven’t found relief after trying a number of things, it’s probably time to talk to your doctor. This is especially true if you have worsening pain in your face, a… Read More
2023-07-24 18:13
Dr. Pedro Mego is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist (FSCAI) with special interest in Peripheral Artery Disease and Chronic Venous Diseases. He is an Endovascular Diplomate of the… Read More
2023-07-21 15:14
South Texas College alumna Victoria Garcia will represent STC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program at the upcoming American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Leadership Congress in… Read More
2023-07-21 14:26
For the third consecutive year, South Texas College has partnered with Region One Education Service Center (ESC) to host the PATHS Project Pathfinder Academy. STC ImageMega Doctor News
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2023-07-20 20:45
A recent study explored how alcohol and cocaine misuse impacts brain health. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
“Cognitive flexibility” involves adapting to ch… Read More
2023-07-20 20:16
Try to do a variety of activities. This can make physical activity more enjoyable and reduce your risk of injury. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-07-20 18:12
Operation Border Health Preparedness is possible through a collaboration between PSJA ISD, Hidalgo County, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Military Force… Read More
2023-07-19 21:25
Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified therapeutic pathways that reversed corneal damage caused by diabetes and partially restored wound-healing function to this transparent layer on the… Read More
2023-07-19 19:53
A man in his 50s is confirmed to have contracted the West Nile Virus (WNV) and developed Neuroinvasive disease and is currently recovering in the hospital. Image for illustration purposes Me… Read More
2023-07-19 14:43
More than a year ago, South Texas College Administrator Shannon Perales received the devastating news that she was diagnosed with stage 4 renal cell carcinoma. Not letting the disease overco… Read More
2023-07-19 13:39
South Texas College Instructor Antonio Santiago Nunez M.D., takes pride in his unique position advising newcomer students on how to adjust to Nursing and Allied Health careers and hopes to l… Read More
2023-07-18 21:02
A person who manages their diabetes well can improve the rate at which wounds heal and reduce the likelihood of a severe infection. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Toda… Read More
2023-07-18 16:23
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health stresses the importance on vaccination as it helps protects our children and loved ones from preventable diseases like tetanus, HPV, polio, me… Read More
2023-07-18 14:46
If you enjoy being outdoors, then the City of Brownsville’s Health and Wellness Department wants to ensure you take precautions to protect yourself from possible mosquito bites. Image… Read More
2023-07-18 14:32
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) in partnership with the Edinburg Police Department (Edinburg PD), received a $3,000,000 award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service… Read More
2023-07-18 14:16
TSTC Dental Hygiene student Alexis Garcia (right) uses a scaler instrument to practice cleaning teeth on Hilary Navarro, an incoming Dental Hygiene fall semester student, during a recent lab… Read More
2023-07-17 19:42
On Thursday, July 27th, the DQ® brand is bringing health and hope to kids for Miracle Treat Day® at Driscoll Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospit… Read More
2023-07-17 19:16
While everyone is at risk for developing a blood clot (also called venous thromboembolism or VTE), having cancer and some of its treatments increase the risk for a blood clot. Image for illu… Read More
2023-07-17 15:33
Uncontrolled bleeding, or hemorrhaging, is responsible for nearly 35% of pre-hospital deaths and 40% of deaths in the first 24 hours after a traumatic event, according to the National Trauma… Read More
2023-07-17 15:14
The room will provide a safe, clean, and private space for a woman to nurse her child. The room will be inclusive to allow a sibling to be in space for family bonding. Image for illustration… Read More
2023-07-14 16:42
DHR Health physician resident of Internal Medicine, Dr. Rafael Cardenas Castillo, talks to a patient about the importance of regular checks up and health screenings. Courtesy ImageMega Docto… Read More
2023-07-14 16:09
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy. Image Source: Image Source: https://twitter.com/PerrigoCompany/status/… Read More
2023-07-14 15:50
Blood sugar may be a potential risk factor for depression and influence gray matter volume in the brain. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
An estimated 5% of all adults ar… Read More
2023-07-13 21:33
School’s out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the sun. But, summer’s also a time when many kids can gain weight quickly &ndash&hell…Read More
2023-07-13 20:16
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as part of the statewide “One Pill Kil… Read More
2023-07-13 19:22
The City of Brownsville’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is recognized as an American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver service provider to patients. Pictur… Read More
2023-07-13 19:05
South Texas College Radiologic Technology soon-to-be graduate Gabriel Narvaez’s determination to have a successful career led him to creative solutions to be closer to campus such as l… Read More
2023-07-12 21:49
Dr. McHugh said there are many medications that could affect your body’s response to rising temperatures. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-07-12 16:21
Margret De Bruyn Inspires at ‘She Blooms Empower & Inspire’ Event. She is a Successful Entrepreneur and Mindset Coach Highlights the Power of Inner Strength in Empowering Fem… Read More
2023-07-12 15:01
About 30 million children and teens in the United States participate in some form of organized sports, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, and they sustain more than 3.5 million injuries ea… Read More
2023-07-12 14:40
Pictured left to right: Vito Buccellato, MPA, LNHA, president and chief hospital executive, Jersey Shore University Medical Center; Frank Fekete, chairman, Hackensack Meridian Health Board o… Read More
2023-07-11 15:56
Right now, your smartphone—part texting device, part camera, mostly digital oracle—is collecting data. Where you go. The number of steps it takes to get there. Elevation climbed… Read More
2023-07-11 14:54
Tackling the dangers of hypertension, a serious health condition in the Rio Grande Valley, as part of its next “Let’s Talk Your Health” online seminar. Image for illustrati… Read More
2023-07-10 21:34
Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables gives many health benefits. But it’s important to select and prepare them safely. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News… Read More
2023-07-10 21:19
There are no recommended regular screening tests for liver cancer. “Most people don’t realize they have it until it’s much later on,” says Gary, who lives in Atlanta… Read More
2023-07-10 19:39
Mrs. Janet Ogden Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group gives a blanket to a cancer patient. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
Bert Ogden Subaru, in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc… Read More
2023-07-10 16:40
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees has elected 2023-24 officers to lead the board. Members of the TMA governing body elected Houston ophthalm… Read More
2023-07-10 16:39
L-R: Steven Kliewer, PhD, David Mangelsdorf, PhD, and Mihwa Choi, PhD. Photos by UT SouthwesternMega Doctor News
In a groundbreaking development, UT Southwestern scientists have disco… Read More
2023-07-10 14:47
Our findings help in understanding the rates of and risk factors for financial toxicity among patients with advanced prostate cancer. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-07-07 19:45
If one of your parents has had a broken bone, especially a broken hip, you may need to be screened earlier for osteoporosis. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News
If one of you… Read More
2023-07-07 19:23
What does liver health have to do with the brain? Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
Recent research has shown that the liver and the brain are closely connected and can af… Read More
2023-07-07 18:59
From the top of your head to your toes, sarcoma can grow in bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, and any connective tissue, which makes it a difficult disease to detect. Image for illustrati… Read More
2023-07-07 15:47
It’s an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your physical and mental health. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-07-07 14:57
The medication, which is called lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – According… Read More
2023-07-07 14:22
TSTC Nursing alumnus Jesus Herrera is a registered nurse at Valley Baptist Medical Center. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)Mega Doctor News
HARLINGEN, Texas – Jesus Herrera will never… Read More
2023-07-06 16:59
DHR Health and Dr. Haissam S. Elzaim, DHR Health Orthopedic Surgeon, proudly announce that a male, military veteran is the first patient at DHR Health to receive the InSpace balloon implant… Read More
2023-07-05 20:16
Prepyloric ulcers are a type of peptic or gastric ulcer. These open sores develop in the upper digestive tract, just above the pylorus, which is the opening to the small intestine. Image for… Read More
2023-07-05 19:11
Regular physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as we get older, but this protective effect may be diminished for people who are not getting enough sleep, according to a new… Read More
2023-07-05 16:31
Bring the family to McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán, 300 Sunset Drive, on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023 for the Transform Your Life Night. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and activities wi… Read More
2023-07-05 15:43
Diabetes and CKD diets share a lot of the same foods, but there are some important differences. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
If you have diabetes and CKD… Read More
2023-07-05 14:30
TSTC Biomedical Equipment Technology student Adrian Yanez (right) recently was hired as a full-time biomedical equipment technician with US Med-Equip in Houston. His son, Adrian Paul Yanez (… Read More
2023-07-05 14:12
Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
Food poisoning peaks in the summer mo… Read More
2023-07-05 13:53
“Some of the signs and symptoms can include headache, muscle aches, muscle cramps, some nausea, maybe even dizziness and light-headedness,” said Tom Waters, MD, emergency medicin… Read More
2023-07-05 13:38
Could a once-weekly insulin injection be on the horizon as a treatment for type 2 diabetes? Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
Researchers compared the efficacy of once-wee… Read More
2023-07-03 20:31
Incorporating more vegetables into one’s diet could help with insulin resistance. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
New research shows that lifestyle intervention, i… Read More
2023-07-03 19:52
Now, a new study at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is helping researchers better understand the factors that influence moms, particularly in rural areas where breastfe… Read More
2023-07-03 19:32
The symptoms of childhood arthritis can vary, but usually include pain, stiffness, and swelling. These symptoms can sometimes be confused with other illnesses and injuries. Image for illustr… Read More
2023-07-03 18:53
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancer types in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It’s also one of the most likely types of cancer to recur. Imag… Read More
2023-07-03 15:57
Hormone called FGF21 speeds recovery from alcohol poisoning in mice, has potential to save countless lives, researchers say.
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Dallas – A shot of a liver-produced… Read More
2023-07-03 14:49
The conference will be held July 14-15 at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. The keynote speaker is Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, 2023 President of the Amer… Read More
2023-06-30 19:53
Although most babies are tested for HCU at birth, the current test for it is challenging and needs improvement. Image fo r illustration purposesMega Doctor News
HCU is known as an inborn… Read More
2023-06-30 19:39
Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in heart and brain health. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News
Omega-3 fatty… Read More
2023-06-30 19:24
“This is an important study because it supports that staging laparoscopy may help with determining a patient’s prognosis and better inform treatment so that patients avoid unhelp… Read More
2023-06-30 19:06
The relationship between average temperature and severe vision impairment was strong regardless of age, sex, income, and education of participants. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor… Read More
2023-06-30 16:21
For those who currently don’t do any physical activity, completing the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week might seem like a difficult challenge, b… Read More
2023-06-29 20:46
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations for use of new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (… Read More
2023-06-29 20:29
The most common type of childhood arthritis is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
What is ch… Read More
2023-06-29 19:57
Food that is contaminated with Salmonella or other harmful germs usually looks, tastes, and smells normal. That’s why it’s important to know how to prevent infection. I… Read More
2023-06-28 16:20
Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-06-28 15:48
People with chronic pain often report impaired cognitive function, including problems with attention, memory, and behavioral flexibility, functions that have been linked to the hippocampus a… Read More
2023-06-28 15:31
The researchers used resting-state fMRI collected at multiple clinical sites from a large cohort of more than 1,000 MDD patients and over 1,000 healthy controls (HC). Image for illustration… Read More
2023-06-28 13:51
Becoming a part of this support group offers the opportunity for participants to interact with patients and their caregivers. Image for illustration purposes Texas Border Business
Becomi… Read More
2023-06-28 13:31
Roberto (Berto) Silva, M.Ed., BCBA, and Clinic Director at ABA Connect McAllen, returns to his hometown of McAllen, Texas, to provide ABA services. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
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2023-06-26 21:10
TSTC student Reymundo Salinas (right) was a silver medalist in the Medical Terminology category at the recent 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta… Read More
2023-06-26 19:59
Judith Sauceda (left), a TSTC Associate Degree in Nursing student, discusses patient care with Marisa Cardenas Guerra, director of nursing for Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at… Read More
2023-06-26 15:08
Pain affects more than just your body. It can make you feel sad or hopeless and can make you miss out on the things that matter most to you. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News… Read More
2023-06-26 14:42
In a study that followed more than 2,000 community-dwelling older adults over eight years, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have significant new evidence of a link between decr… Read More
2023-06-26 14:24
Women with atrial fibrillation progress more rapidly to cognitive impairment and dementia than men with the heart rhythm condition, according to research presented today at ACNAP 2023, a sci… Read More
2023-06-26 14:03
About 86 million American adults have high cholesterol but only around half are taking medicine to lower it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Image for illu… Read More
2023-06-23 16:53
Sandra Sanchez, a resident of McAllen, was the last person to receive her vaccine booster at DHR Health’s Community Health Covid-19 Clinic. In total, DHR Health administered over 350,0… Read More
2023-06-23 15:34
The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth and exertion also carry the threat of heat-related illness, a proble… Read More
2023-06-23 15:11
the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, ACOG, now recommends that if an expectant mother is healthy and the pregnancy is normal, it is safe to continue or start regular p… Read More
2023-06-23 14:48
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress. Image for… Read More
2023-06-22 21:03
Among many Latino people, especially immigrants, talking about and recording family health history is rare. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Lourdes Medrano, American He… Read More
2023-06-22 19:06
Does obesity cause permanent changes in the brain? A new study offers insights into how people’s brains respond differently to food consumption. Image for illustration purposesMedical… Read More
2023-06-22 18:04
According to a study conducted by Brazilian scientists affiliated with the Optics and Photonics Research Center (CEPOF), low-level laser therapy and its associated photobiomodulation have be… Read More
2023-06-22 16:43
Since babies are much more prone to sunburn than older kids, it’s especially important to protect them from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Megha Tollefson, M.D., a… Read More
2023-06-21 21:48
Pictured: L-R Behavioral Health Solutions intern Alejandra De La Cruz and CARE Project Prevention Specialist Anaid Hernandez at a tabling event at TSTC in Harlingen, TX. Courtesy ImageMega D… Read More
2023-06-21 21:33
A new study found that moderate exercise reduced inflammatory markers by altering gene expression in bone marrow cells. Image for illustration purposes Medical News Today
Researchers inve… Read More
2023-06-21 20:32
“Our 10-year results of second-generation, all-inside repair were better than those of first-generation implants and equivalent to those seen with the other common techniques,” a… Read More
2023-06-21 18:14
As men age, some of their cells lose the very thing that makes them biological males—the Y chromosome—and this loss hampers the body’s ability to fight cancer, according to… Read More
2023-06-21 16:45
Dementia is a brain disease that can damage or change a person’s memory or thought processes. It can also affect someone’s personality, communication abilities, and other mental… Read More
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