2024-04-25 16:16
Experts say a quiet and dark bedroom are two keys to getting healthy sleep every night. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
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2024-04-25 13:01
Eric Hamon, President and CEO of Driscoll’s Health System. Photo by Roberto Hugo GonzálezMega Doctor News
By Roberto Hugo González
April 20, 2024, marked a signific… Read More
2024-04-24 20:18
Stephen M. Langley, MD, FRCS (CTh), FETCS, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Courtesy image.Mega Doctor News
By Roberto Hugo González
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Driscoll Children’s… Read More
2024-04-24 19:33
More than 20 million Medicaid enrollees, including 2.1 million Texas, have been disenrolled nationwide since states restarted eligibility determination following the COVID-19 public hea… Read More
2024-04-24 19:17
Dr. Fred Farias III, an accomplished eye doctor and leader in Texas higher education, has been selected by his alma mater to receive an honorary degree in May. Photo By Roberto Hugo Gonz&aac&hell…Read More
2024-04-24 13:22
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick tenderly holds Tialy Martinez as she presents him with a heartfelt drawing, a symbol of gratitude from the families of the Rio Grande Valley. Iliana Martinez stands… Read More
2024-04-23 20:14
Meet the distinguished professionals shaping the future of healthcare and education in Texas: Beverly Skloss, a Nursing Consultant for Education at the Texas Board of Nursing; Maritza R. Pad… Read More
2024-04-23 19:29
Once veteran and STC alumnus Jose Cruz found STC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, not only did he become a passionate professional, but he has also dedicated the last eight ye… Read More
2024-04-22 19:20
Meningitis is a serious infection that leads to the inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Image courtesy of WHO/Ayodamola Olufunto Owo… Read More
2024-04-22 19:04
Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. Image for illustration… Read More
2024-04-22 18:49
The American Medical Association (AMA) today released informal survey findings (PDF) showing the ongoing, devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which threatens t… Read More
2024-04-22 16:47
On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases. Image courtesy of CDCMega Doctor News
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a ye… Read More
2024-04-22 16:26
The number of Hispanic organ donors in the U.S. has increased in recent years, but that growth has been slow. Although organs are not matched by race and ethnicity, a significant gap remains… Read More
2024-04-22 15:40
Five-year trend study shows rebound in inappropriate use after an early-pandemic dip, and a need to tackle overuse in all patients during viral illness outbreaks. Image for illustration purp… Read More
2024-04-22 15:02
They may have thought their pain was isolated to their feet and then discover it’s actually due to another medical condition. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELA… Read More
2024-04-22 13:51
While the shortage of physicians isn’t new or unique to Texas, projections show that our physician distribution lags compared to other states. Mega Doctor News
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2024-04-22 13:31
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Photo by Roberto Hugo GonzálezMega Doctor News
By Roberto Hugo González
As the landscape of pediatric healthcare evolves in the United States, t… Read More
2024-04-19 16:43
In about 1 in 10 cases of MS, the body begins producing a distinctive set of antibodies against its own proteins years before symptoms emerge. These autoantibodies appear to bind to both hum… Read More
2024-04-19 16:03
Graduating class of 2024 from STC’s Health Information Technology program recently delivered a presentation to the Rio Grande Valley Health Information Management Association (RGVHIMA)… Read More
2024-04-19 15:50
With so many vitamins and other supplements available these days, it can be hard to know which ones to take. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – … Read More
2024-04-19 13:58
As dignitaries from federal, state and local governments gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Hidalgo County’s Public Health Facility, they received word that officials h… Read More
2024-04-19 13:36
On March 7, 2024, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Award for STAR and CHIP Managed Care Services that would replace the Driscoll Health Plan with n… Read More
2024-04-18 21:21
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create a task force to address healthcare workforce shortages in order to meet t… Read More
2024-04-17 21:55
Pictured at the event is Dr. S. Murthy Badiga, Gastroenterologist who presented on colon cancer awareness and prevention. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
The “Achieving Your Wellness… Read More
2024-04-17 21:26
South Texas College Department of Psychological Science is set to host its annual Emerging Scientist Symposium (ESS). Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
South Texas Coll… Read More
2024-04-16 19:05
For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared… Read More
2024-04-15 22:12
Photo by Brandon Chase, courtesy of Massachusetts General Hospital.Mega Doctor News
BOSTON – Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham… Read More
2024-04-15 18:32
The event will feature information about establishing financial goals, developing appropriate budgets, and learning about savings accounts. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News… Read More
2024-04-15 16:32
What won’t change is that staying active benefits health in myriad ways – including lowering the risk for heart attacks, strokes, dementia and several types of cancer, boosting m… Read More
2024-04-15 16:16
As plant-based meat substitutes gain popularity, researchers in Singapore have conducted a study comparing their effects on health to those of traditional meats, with a specific focus on he… Read More
2024-04-15 15:57
Researchers’ analysis showed that of the 29% of people given an antibiotic during their initial medical visit, there was no effect on the duration or overall severity of cough compared… Read More
2024-04-15 15:40
Dr. Sumego stresses it’s best to check your tongue regularly and follow up on anything that looks unusual. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC- We… Read More
2024-04-12 20:30
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Welcome to a special Me Gusta TV broadcast hosted by Mega Doctor News. Today, we bring you an essential event videotaped in Edinburg, Texas, focusing on community safet… Read More
2024-04-12 16:56
Mental health treatment specialists at Onyx Behavioral Health analyzed 2023 data from Mental Health America on factors such as youth with at least one major depressive episode (MDE… Read More
2024-04-12 16:33
DHR Health Oncology Institute will host a “Achieving Your Wellness Plan in 2024” seminar from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Edinburg Conference Center at R… Read More
2024-04-12 16:19
Hidalgo County will proudly unveil its latest milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the brand-new Public Health Facility. This establishment stands as a testament to collaborative eff… Read More
2024-04-12 16:05
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families worried about the long-term effects posed by the SARS-COV-2 virus. Now, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (C… Read More
2024-04-12 15:48
Considering that the age of the individuals with early onset typically ranges from 45 to 64, it is obvious that they represent a big portion of what is considered the active component of the… Read More
2024-04-12 14:44
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Idaho Governor Brad Little, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Missouri Governor Mike… Read More
2024-04-11 20:02
Hidalgo County and Cameron County officials officially declared April as “National Donate Life Month” in separate events, highlighting DHR Health’s commitment to promoting… Read More
2024-04-11 19:32
Cassandra Bravo, Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator at DHR Health. Photo by Roberto Hugo GonzálezMega Doctor News
By Roberto Hugo González
In the Rio Gra… Read More
2024-04-11 14:41
Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is partnering with Texas Children in Nature Network (TCiNN), Bentsen – RGV State Parks (BRGVSP) and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health – Brownsvi… Read More
2024-04-11 14:15
A routine blood test showed his prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 7.9—higher than the normal range of 2.0 and 4.0. PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. His PSA level had been… Read More
2024-04-11 13:44
South Texas College Academic Coach Claudia Camacho has dedicated nearly 20 years to empower and guide aspiring health care professionals, revolutionizing the role of student specialist and a… Read More
2024-04-10 20:14
For the third consecutive year, STC proudly hosted the annual Prevent, Treat, and Beat Diabetes Symposium, collaborating once again with STHS and Prominence Health in a collective effort to… Read More
2024-04-10 16:44
From L-R: DR. Manish Singh, Chief Executive Officer; Marissa Castañeda, Senior Executive Vice-President; Dr. Jeffrey Skubic, Director of Level 1 Trauma Center; Casandra Bravo, DHR Hea… Read More
2024-04-09 18:58
There’s convincing evidence that probiotics can be helpful in maintaining gastrointestinal health in certain select situations. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By T… Read More
2024-04-09 16:36
Unlike with marijuana, there is no age restrictions for purchasing delta-8 in most states where the product is legal. The fact that teens Are using this product is of concern. Image for illu… Read More
2024-04-09 15:59
In addition to health screenings, the health fair will feature informative sessions on healthy eating habits and the importance of staying active at any age. Courtesy image for illustration… Read More
2024-04-09 15:42
Waterborne germs can live and grow in our pipes and in devices that use water, such as humidifiers. Some of these germs can make people sick. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News… Read More
2024-04-09 14:42
Vanessa Serrata (right), a TSTC Dental Hygiene student, practices cleaning teeth on her brother, Victor Serrata, as part of the hands-on training curriculum at TSTC’s Harlingen locatio… Read More
2024-04-09 13:41
April is STI Awareness Month. Reports show that sexually transmitted infections are on the rise, especially with cases of syphilis. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News… Read More
2024-04-08 21:32
ACL reconstruction is an arthroscopic surgical procedure that replaces torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee with a graft. According to the National Institutes of Health, approxim… Read More
2024-04-08 16:36
“Our shifting climate has brought us an earlier start to spring. This means earlier tree pollination and therefore earlier development of allergy symptoms,” said Schapira. &ldquo&hell…Read More
2024-04-05 18:47
Mayo Clinic researchers used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stomach cancer and peritoneal metastasis, which is cancer that has… Read More
2024-04-05 16:52
Karina Gonzalez, a pre-pharmacy major at South Texas College (STC) recently delivered a presentation to scholars and scientists from around the world, sharing her message on a national scale… Read More
2024-04-05 16:22
In the latest sign that the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving into an endemic, the Hidalgo County Department of Health and Human Services will discontinue its three-year-long practice of releasi… Read More
2024-04-05 15:48
A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CD… Read More
2024-04-04 21:24
South Texas College is proud to host South Texas Health System and Prominence Health, its third annual Prevent, Treat, and Beat Diabetes Symposium. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor… Read More
2024-04-04 21:00
The average human brain has been growing over the last century, according to research. Image for illustration purposesMedical News Today
Dementia is a growing problem worldwide, with numb… Read More
2024-04-04 16:11
Cardiovascular health has improved dramatically across the U.S. over the past several decades, but those gains were enjoyed almost exclusively by the wealthiest segments of the population, a… Read More
2024-04-04 15:50
A nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that originally was approved only for people with body mass indexes (BMIs) in the healthy range recently was extended to patients wi… Read More
2024-04-04 15:25
Each year more than 500,000 Americans undergo percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI, a minimally invasive procedure to unclog the arteries that feed the heart. Image for illustrat… Read More
2024-04-03 16:19
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. Someone with ASD may have difficulty with social interaction, communication, and behavior. For example, the earliest sig… Read More
2024-04-03 16:02
Some people have had concerns that ASD might be linked to the vaccines children receive, but studies have shown that there is no link between receiving vaccines and developing ASD. Image for… Read More
2024-04-03 15:52
Reports show that one in 36 children in the United States have autism.
There is no cure, but there are different supportive therapy options available. Image for illustration purposesMega Do… Read More
2024-04-03 15:30
According to Dr. Bajic, people can experience temporary or permanent vision loss from looking at the sun without protection, so be sure to wear your eclipse glasses. Image for illustration p… Read More
2024-04-02 20:25
After years of working in different industries hoping to find a passion in the workforce, South Texas College student Jose Daniel Moralez III is finally living out his childhood dream of pur… Read More
2024-04-02 19:26
STHS and VIDA Officials holding a check for $25,000 to help clear the way for students to follow in the healthcare system. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
In aiding patients to diagnose, t… Read More
2024-04-02 14:45
Dr. Annabelle Palomo, a visionary in education and healthcare, delivers an inspiring speech at the 4th Annual Hispanic Women Making History Awards, acknowledging the foundational role of her… Read More
2024-04-02 13:40
The “Gift of Life” mural, an artwork by Yoli Cantú, was revealed alongside Eliu González, Olga Lorena González, and Yolanda Peralez. Image by Roberto Hugo Go… Read More
2024-04-01 20:40
Climate change will potentially lead to shifts in precipitation patterns, more frost-free days, warmer seasonal air temperatures, and more carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Image for i… Read More
2024-04-01 16:49
The region’s unique biodiversity, coupled with its specific climatic conditions, tends to amplify pollen counts, increasing allergy symptoms among the populace. Image for illustration… Read More
2024-04-01 16:06
From left to right: South Texas College students Dinah and Sarai Sanchez, have not only innovated the Rio Grande Valley with their freeze-dried products but are also gearing up to become voc… Read More
2024-04-01 14:51
Dr. Anabelle Palomo received the ambulance keys from Daniel Ramirez, the EMS Chief, and David Friedlein, Assistant City Manager of Pharr. Flanked by members of Pharr EMS. Photo by Roberto Hu… Read More
2024-04-01 14:41
Cristobal Benavides, a TSTC Vocational Nursing student, explains the medication he will give to a medical manikin patient during a recent lab session. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)Mega Doctor Ne… Read More
2024-03-28 21:15
Dr. Sherif Zaafran, President of the Texas Medical Board, extends a heartfelt thank you to physicians nationwide ahead of the upcoming National Doctor’s Day on March 30th. Photo by She… Read More
2024-03-28 15:00
A Year of Lifesaving Triumphs
Dr. Andrew W. Phillips, MEd, FAAEM, ECMO. Photo by Roberto H. GonzalezMega Doctor News
Over the past year, the Rio Grande Valley has witnessed groundbreak… Read More
2024-03-27 21:00
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Rutgers Cancer Institute of… Read More
2024-03-27 20:42
“You could have sugar added in in the form of dates, you could have it added in in the form of maple syrups, so it’s not to vilify dates or maple syrups, or anything like that,&r&hell…Read More
2024-03-27 15:00
A Year of Lifesaving Triumphs
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In a year marked by significant medical advancements within the Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health’s celebration of the first anniversar… Read More
2024-03-22 20:31
CONGRATULATIONS: DHR Health Urology Physicians, Dr. Henry Ruiz and Dr. Natalia Hernandez, are the first in the State of Texas to provide Revi, a newly FDA-authorized medical device designed… Read More
2024-03-22 16:51
With an increasing number of measles cases reported across the U.S. and globally, vaccination rates declining and spring break travel, the American Medical Association (AMA) issued the follo… Read More
2024-03-22 16:31
People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. Image fr illustration purposesMega Doctor News
KEY POINTSAutism spectrum di… Read More
2024-03-22 16:04
Choose healthy meal and snack options to help you avoid high blood pressure and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Image for illustration purposesMega D… Read More
2024-03-22 15:38
Parkinson’s disease affects over 8.5 millionTrusted Source individuals worldwide, and prevalence has doubled in the past 25 years.. Image for illustration purposesMedical New… Read More
2024-03-22 15:24
Researchers found a link between hot weather and measures of the body’s immune response, including levels of certain blood cells and indicators of inflammation. Image for illustration… Read More
2024-03-21 15:04
Dr. Rene Luna, a distinguished expert in Robotic Surgical Gynecology, celebrated the milestone of completing his 1,000th robotic surgical procedure on March 20, 2024. Pictured center, with h… Read More
2024-03-21 14:08
The check handover was a moment of pride and solidarity among the attendees. Notable figures were present at the ceremony, including Charlie Abrego, a representative of the Sombrero Festival… Read More
2024-03-20 21:58
A norovirus outbreak is impacting communities nationwide and the CDC says its crucial that everyone take precautions from the highly contagious stomach bug. NBC’s Dr. Tara Narula break… Read More
2024-03-20 19:29
Treating anxiety and depression significantly reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to a study by researchers at The Ohio Stat… Read More
2024-03-20 18:36
Did you know laughter offers both physical and mental health benefits? Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – Did you know laughter offers bot… Read More
2024-03-19 19:32
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. Most people have a spine that is relatively straight. Generally, a spine with a 10-degree curve or less is considered normal. A… Read More
2024-03-19 19:00
Nearly all farm workers who participated in a recent study in Florida were dehydrated at the end of their shifts, and more than half were still dehydrated the following morning. Image for il… Read More
2024-03-19 18:43
“Incidence of craniofacial injury significantly increased between 2013 and 2022, illuminating the need for better education and risk mitigation strategies,” according to the new… Read More
2024-03-19 18:20
Spring cleaning not only tidies up our space – it also benefits our mental health. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – Spring is officially… Read More
2024-03-19 15:38
Recognized globally since 2005, this special day is marked on the 21st day of the third month to symbolize the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndro… Read More
2024-03-19 14:42
Daniel Rendon is a Biomedical Equipment Technology student at TSTC’s Harlingen campus. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)Mega Doctor News
HARLINGEN, Texas – When Texas State Techn… Read More
2024-03-18 20:25
Anyone who has raised kids knows that managing their sleep can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. But not everyone understands just how vital that sleep is. Image for illus… Read More
2024-03-18 20:05
“The villain here is the disease, not the vaccine,” says Children’s Hospital Los Angeles pediatrician Colleen Kraft, MD. “As we’re seeing increasing number… Read More
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