2023-06-21 16:22
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2023-06-20 20:52
Staying hydrated can help you live a longer, healthier life. But drinking multiple glasses of water throughout the day isn’t for everyone. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor Ne… Read More
2023-06-20 20:33
There were approximately 1.6 million to 2.2 million adults with overweight or obesity, eligible for obesity medications in the study cohort for each year. Image for illustration purposesMega… Read More
2023-06-20 20:11
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a diverse range of environmental chemicals in human bile in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare, chronic liver disease of the bi… Read More
2023-06-19 18:28
Tobacco use has serious effects on the health of users. In fact, tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States,1 leading to more than 480,0… Read More
2023-06-19 18:02
Mortality in patients with kidney failure has been found to be 23% lower among those treated with high dose haemodiafiltration compared to those treated with high flux haemodialysis, accordi… Read More
2023-06-19 13:49
Governor Abbott’s statewide disaster declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic expired on June 15, 2023. As a result, ALL rule waivers are no longer active as of this date. Image fo… Read More
2023-06-16 21:49
DHR Health is committed to remain the leader for GME in the Rio Grande Valley, as a health system and now as an independent ACGME-accredited sponsor for our future physicians’ training… Read More
2023-06-16 16:58
Behavioral Health Solutions, in a partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, is thrilled to announce the upcoming symposium, “Bringing Alcohol and Other Drug Research to Primary Care… Read More
2023-06-16 16:10
more than 32% of U.S. adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression in the last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Image for illustratio… Read More
2023-06-16 14:55
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common, itchy skin condition in childhood. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Cynthia Weiss / Mayo Clinic
DEAR MAYO CLI… Read More
2023-06-16 14:31
Many people with type 1 diabetes struggle to exercise safely while keeping their blood sugar levels within a healthy range, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the End… Read More
2023-06-16 13:31
Extreme heat is the most dangerous type of severe-weather event in the U.S., killing 12,000 people each year. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
Extreme heat is the most dang… Read More
2023-06-15 18:19
Fewer than six hours or more than 10 hours of sleep, and poor quality of sleep are associated with a greater risk for diabetes, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, t… Read More
2023-06-15 13:40
While skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, many cases are easily preventable by limiting exposure to the sun’s harmful rays and avoiding indoor tanning. Image for illustratio… Read More
2023-06-14 14:48
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H, an anesthesiologist from Wisconsin, was sworn in today as the 178thpresident of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s premier phys… Read More
2023-06-14 14:20
Two of the most important things you can do are making healthy choices and getting the screening tests that are right for you. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
Most cancer… Read More
2023-06-13 19:44
Over 264 million individuals are impacted, with at least a quarter of women and 15 percent of men encountering a treatable episode of depression throughout their lifetime. Image for illustr… Read More
2023-06-13 19:19
More than 37% of adults receiving office-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) reported experiencing suicidal thoughts over their lifetime, and 27% reported attempting suicide… Read More
2023-06-12 20:10
I was traveling for work when I got the phone call: it was cervical cancer. Before I even had time to process the diagnosis, they gave me the name of the oncologist I would see. CDC ImageMe… Read More
2023-06-12 19:39
Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic – metals found in daily life – increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new science report. Image… Read More
2023-06-09 19:55
With the projected increases in Alzheimer’s disease among minority populations, it is more important to address these care inequities. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News… Read More
2023-06-09 19:23
Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black female survivors of breast cancer experience higher death rates after being diagnosed with a second primary cancer than members of other ethnic and racial gro… Read More
2023-06-09 16:50
The Department of Public Health is urging residents to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito bites in order to avoid disease. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
EL PASO, Tex… Read More
2023-06-08 19:22
Doctors treating children with heart muscle disease should personalize the care based on the cause, symptoms and progression of the condition, according to a new science report. Image for il… Read More
2023-06-08 16:55
An estimated six to nine million people in the United States develop scoliosis, an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeon… Read More
2023-06-08 15:06
New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that patients who went to a hospital with a heart attack and were simultaneously sick with COVID-19 were three times more li… Read More
2023-06-07 19:27
The percentage of survivors of cancer reporting functional limitations in the United States has more than doubled over the past 20 years, according to a new study in the journal JAMA Oncolog… Read More
2023-06-07 19:00
Research from Cleveland Clinic has found that initial memory problems are linked with a slower rate of decline in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Image for illustration purposesMega… Read More
2023-06-07 18:37
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition associated with delusions, hallucinations, “negative” symptoms, and cognitive decline. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Toda… Read More
2023-06-07 15:12
The leading cause of death among U.S. men is heart disease, killing 384,886 men, or one in every four men, in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other le… Read More
2023-06-06 20:46
“Too often, our public health establishment is too close to Big Pharma—they make a lot of money, Big Pharma—big corporations, and other special interests, and does n… Read More
2023-06-06 19:28
Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans. It is the sixth leading cause of death among all… Read More
2023-06-06 18:10
As part of the National HIV Testing Day the City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents to know their HIV status by getting a free HIV test.Image for illustrat… Read More
2023-06-06 16:05
As men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life and are important to mention to their physicians. Image for illustration purposesMeg… Read More
2023-06-05 20:56
The cancer experience is unique for each person. But it’s important for all people with cancer to take steps to stay healthy, both physically and emotionally. Image for illustration pu… Read More
2023-06-05 20:33
As part of the collaboration between the United States and Mexico, the Mexican Ministry of Health provided CDC a list of U.S. residents who had procedures at River Side Surgical Center or Cl… Read More
2023-06-05 16:27
Pictured at the DHR Health National Hospital Week-Family celebration are employees, with their family members, and the DHR Health mascot, Dr. Ted E. Bear. The family event was held on May 20… Read More
2023-06-05 16:12
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) showed people living with cancer with higher reported loneliness have an increased mortality risk. Image for illustration… Read More
2023-06-05 15:56
Women’s gymnastics has the highest rate of preseason concussion of all NCAA sports, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at a rate 50% higher than football players. Image for i… Read More
2023-06-05 15:34
The researchers showed that, like buttons on a game controller, specific microglia populations activate anxiety and OCSD behaviors while others dampen them. Image for illustration purposesMe… Read More
2023-06-05 14:19
People in our communities are facing another active year of hurricanes and the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, urges everyone to get ready now and consider becoming a volunteer… Read More
2023-06-02 20:20
Some people call lupus an “invisible illness” because it is often not recognizable to others. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
Some people call lupus an “… Read More
2023-06-02 16:35
Health disparities are differences in health outcomes and their causes among groups of people.5 Groups can be defined by factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, education, income, disabil… Read More
2023-06-02 16:11
Extremely hot weather can make you sick. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed to protect yourself. The Tracking Network provides data and tools that you can use to see how extreme hea… Read More
2023-06-02 15:48
When memory loss starts to interfere with your daily life and is happening more often, it could be a sign of something more. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-06-01 21:47
South Texas College Student Emilio Garcia has not only found his professional calling through STC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program but an entire community that has opened the d… Read More
2023-06-01 19:54
With tick season upon us, the risk of Lyme disease becomes a pressing concern. Interestingly, recent discoveries indicate that these minuscule arachnids are even more resilient than previous… Read More
2023-06-01 19:32
Compared to hospitalized patients with elevated blood pressure who did not receive intensive treatment within the first 48 hours of hospitalization, patients who received antihypertensive me… Read More
2023-06-01 18:21
DHR Health Brownsville is delighted to announce the appointment of James W. Castillo, II, MD, FACP, HMDC, as its new Chief Medical Officer. Images courtesy of DHR BrownsvilleMega Doctor News… Read More
2023-06-01 18:01
Speakers addressed topics including anti-bullying and recognizing the signs of a child who is being bullied. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
Last week, Molina Healthcare of Texas&nbs&helli…Read More
2023-06-01 15:16
Seth Sanchez (left) practices applying a Kendrick extrication device to his mother, Adriana Sanchez (center), while his sister, Layla Sanchez, assists during a recent lab session at TSTC, wh… Read More
2023-05-31 21:55
Region One Education Service Center (ESC) 8th grade GEAR UP students conduct a height examination after learning how to properly assess a patient during the first session of a collaborative… Read More
2023-05-31 19:25
With the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act now in effect, veterans are able to receive treatment at any mental healthcare facility at no cost to… Read More
2023-05-31 19:06
Over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids include nonprescription sleeping pills and natural supplements. OTC sleep aids and lifestyle adjustments may help to improve quality of sleep. Image for ill… Read More
2023-05-31 18:13
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood, affecting six million children aged 3-17 years which amounts to 9.8% o… Read More
2023-05-31 16:19
Shuvo Roy, PhD, holding a prototype of the bioartificial kidney. Photo by Steve Babuljak, University of California San FranciscoMega Doctor News
University of California San Francisco… Read More
2023-05-31 15:58
Each year, state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments (hereafter referred to as health departments) report hundreds of foodborne illness outbreaks to CDC (1). Image for illustr… Read More
2023-05-30 20:16
H5N1 avian influenza spread from Europe to North America, then throughout the continent via wild birds. Inset shows clusters of infections detected on the East Coast from 2021-April 2023, ac… Read More
2023-05-30 19:41
The official word on COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. government, is that it’s no longer an emergency. But while that’s a milestone, it’s h… Read More
2023-05-30 19:20
This dynamic free event is focused on advocating men’s health and encouraging a proactive approach to overall well-being. Courtesy image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
ED… Read More
2023-05-30 18:49
DHR Health is excited to once again host the Purple Project 5K: A Uniting Run for All Cancers event, which will take place at 8:00 a.m., on Sunday, June 25, at the Edinburg Municipal Park lo… Read More
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
It… Read More
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
By Brigham… Read More
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
By the time yo… Read More
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
PHARR, Texas – The … Read More
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
By Washington University… Read More
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
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