2023-02-07 20:38
Most prostate cancers found by screening are small and slow growing and may not be fatal. Some men may have a faster growing prostate cancer and will benefit from early treatment. Image for… Read More
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2023-02-07 20:10
Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults, according to an updated Cochrane review. Image for illustration purposes. Mega Doctor News
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2023-02-07 19:51
Stress is something we can all relate to, and it can impact us in different ways each day. Image for illustration purposes. Mega Doctor News
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2023-02-06 21:12
Valley Regional Medical Center is hosting a cardiac rehabilitation patient reunion and open house in celebration of Hearth Month. Image for illustration purposes. Bgd; googlemapsMega Do… Read More
2023-02-06 20:50
The Centers for Disease Control says heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-02-06 20:13
Approximately one-third of heart attacks in women younger than 50, and the leading cause of pregnancy-associated heart attacks, is a condition known as spontaneous coronary artery dissection… Read More
2023-02-06 19:51
A recent study found a significant number of former workers are out of the workforce due to the lasting effects of long Covid. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-02-06 19:20
Many patients tracked in this study did not receive any rehabilitation therapy after their stroke. After three months, about one-third of patients had not received physical therapy, almost h… Read More
2023-02-03 14:18
The UTRGV Department of Human Development & School Services held a press conference to discuss a recently awarded project, MHS ACCESS: Accessing Mental Health Services. Image for illustr… Read More
2023-02-02 20:37
This month, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Image for illustration purposesMega Do… Read More
2023-02-02 19:05
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his bipartisan Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, which passed unanimously out of the Senate Judiciary Committee last Congress and woul… Read More
2023-02-02 15:48
Pharr EMS and DHR Health team who transferred the first ECMO patient. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor News
When your heart and lungs need support and other measures, like a ventilator (bre… Read More
2023-02-02 15:21
Longtime title sponsor Flint Hills Resources representatives presented Driscoll Children’s Hospital a $90,000 check at a news conference to announce the event. Courtesy ImageMega Docto… Read More
2023-02-02 15:09
After surviving a car accident, STC student Enrique Rodriguez is grateful for a second chance in life, looking forward to become a nurse and take care of others the same way he was care… Read More
2023-02-01 22:11
Young adults with depression or overall poor mental health report more heart attacks, strokes and risk factors for cardiovascular disease than their peers without mental health issues, new r… Read More
2023-02-01 21:58
Migraine diagnosed prior to pregnancy was linked to adverse outcomes during pregnancy, including preterm delivery, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia. Image for illustration purposes… Read More
2023-02-01 21:40
Understanding one’s susceptibility to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Tufts University
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2023-02-01 17:57
Employees value health coverage from employers, and it is the most important benefit an employer can offer their workers. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-31 20:57
Did you know that pregnant people are more likely to get sick from certain germs animals can carry? Some of these diseases can cause pregnancy complications like birth defects. Image fr illu… Read More
2023-01-31 20:27
Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News
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2023-01-31 20:12
One of the main reasons behind this trend is that a lot of people don’t think to wear shoes inside the house. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-31 15:25
A total of 44 eight grade students with interest in health sciences from 22 regional schools have been selected to participate in this transformative four-year cohort-based pyramidal progra… Read More
2023-01-30 20:18
The City of McAllen wants to dispel any misunderstanding or confusion surrounding the state of current emergency medical services available in McAllen, as well as those EMS services that wil… Read More
2023-01-27 22:15
These tones linked to brainwaves are echoed back in real time via earbuds. This allows the brain a chance to listen to itself, to look at itself in an acoustic mirror. Image for illustration… Read More
2023-01-27 22:06
People hospitalized with COVID-19 may have an increased risk for heart damage, but not so much the type of inflammation previous research suggested, according to a new study. Image for illus… Read More
2023-01-27 22:00
Based on the available data, the agency believes the implementation of the proposed individual risk-based questions will not compromise the safety or availability of the blood supply. I… Read More
2023-01-27 21:53
DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Tomasz Rogula, M.D. Courtesy Image Mega Doctor News
EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health Bariatric a… Read More
2023-01-26 21:36
Women with cancer in one breast can be at higher risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast if they are carriers of specific genetic changes. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor… Read More
2023-01-26 21:10
Telemedicine and virtual appointments have become more popular in routine health and wellness since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Ca… Read More
2023-01-26 20:28
Vaping continues to pose a risk to teens, with a recent study finding more young e-cigarette users vape within five minutes of waking up. Image for illustration purposesMega… Read More
2023-01-26 15:58
Dr. Nancy Razo, UTRGV professor of practice in the Department of Human Development and School Services. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)Mega Doctor News
By Maria Gonzalez
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2023-01-26 15:30
TSTC Vocational Nursing student Erin Gordon inserts a nasal gastric tube through a medical manikin’s nose to gather samples for testing purposes during a recent lab session. (Phot… Read More
2023-01-25 22:35
Five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, a new status report from WHO has found, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Image for illustration… Read More
2023-01-25 20:24
Stroke symptoms that vanish in less than an hour still require emergency medical assessments to prevent a full-blown stroke, according to a new science report from the American Heart Associa… Read More
2023-01-25 19:16
Currently, more than 14.4 million children and teens in the United States live with the chronic disease. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – The… Read More
2023-01-24 21:58
In Texas, Hispanic women have a higher incidence (15.1 per 100,000 women, compared to 8.1 per 100,000 among white women) and are 1.9 times more likely to die from the disease. Courtesy Image… Read More
2023-01-24 21:45
On Monday, January 23, 2023, the McAllen City Commission rejected the unreasonable and unjustified demands made by MedCare EMS and accepted MedCare EMS’ notice to terminate its contrac… Read More
2023-01-24 20:40
On Saturday, Jan. 28, hundreds of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders from El Paso County will learn about health science careers during the 12th annual Medventure for Your Future from 8 a.m… Read More
2023-01-24 16:58
While the responsibility for maintaining the safety of a vehicle rests predominantly on the driver, experts encourage passengers to stay vigilant as well, especially since passengers account… Read More
2023-01-24 15:45
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the State of Texas’ ongoing efforts to increase healthcare access across the state, particularly in rural communities. Photo: Office of the GovernorMe… Read More
2023-01-23 22:03
A study of more than 100,000 patients has revealed that, for patients with blockages in multiple arteries, those who opt for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are less likely to d… Read More
2023-01-23 21:38
According to a study released last year, late-stage cervical cancer appears to be on the rise. Image for Illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – According… Read More
2023-01-23 19:33
Attorney General Paxton announced that Texas is joining a $2.37 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer Allergan for its role in the nationwide opioid epidemic. Image for illustration pu… Read More
2023-01-23 16:50
Driscoll Health Plan, in collaboration with Brownsville Police Department and Bebo’s Angels, will host an Autism Risk & Safety Management Training for Brownsville first responders… Read More
2023-01-20 19:55
Driscoll Health System is looking for skilled medical staff to join the team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, currently being built in E… Read More
2023-01-20 19:25
Esophageal cancer is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach.Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Mayo Cli… Read More
2023-01-20 17:35
You’ve just gotten a new activity tracker and you’re ready to aim for 10,000 steps a day. But is that an appropriate goal for you? Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor New… Read More
2023-01-20 15:01
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EDINBURG, Texas – Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas celebrated the reopening of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at South Texas Heal… Read More
2023-01-19 16:41
WHO continues to recommend the use of masks by the public in specific situations, and this update recommends their use irrespective of the local epidemiological situation, given the current… Read More
2023-01-19 16:21
There’s also strong evidence that long-term treatment with estrogen therapy or estrogen plus progestogen therapy reduce the risk of fractures after menopause. Image for illustration pu… Read More
2023-01-19 15:57
A total of 280 organ donors gave the gift of life despite the continued challenges of Covid-19. Image for illustration purposes.Mega Doctor News
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2023-01-19 15:43
In general, cancers have a variety of risk factors related to behavioral, lifestyle, occupational, and environmental risks. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-18 21:06
Moody Clinic is grateful for Stephanie and all she does to advance Moody Clinic. Please help us show our appreciation to this outstanding board member and friend! Courtesy Image, Bgd i… Read More
2023-01-18 20:11
The UTRGV School of Medicine’s physician training program has been granted continued accreditation from the national council charged with evaluating and accrediting Graduate Medic… Read More
2023-01-18 19:45
Brook A. Vickery, PE, Vice President and Manufacturing Manager, Flint Hills Resources (from left); Janie Bruun, Fiesta de los Niños Co-Chair; Mariannella Carlisle, Fiesta de los Ni&nt&hell…Read More
2023-01-18 16:53
TSTC Nursing alumna Cassandra Borjas is studying for a Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Baylor University. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)Mega Doctor News
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2023-01-17 19:33
The City of Mission welcomed the Bose family during the ribbon-cutting opening and celebration of Ashley Pediatrics’ 14th clinic. The location is strategic, North of Expressway 83 on C… Read More
2023-01-17 17:45
Thankfully, experts at Fitness Volt have highlighted six reasons why you might not be seeing results, plus tips to fix them. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-17 17:26
Reflux disease may be common, but there can be severe complications if it is ongoing and left untreated. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Mayo Clinic
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2023-01-17 16:52
It’s ‘lights out’ for antibiotic-resistant superbugs as next-generation light-activated nanotech proves it can eradicate some of the most notorious and potentially deadly b… Read More
2023-01-16 21:59
Latest data shows improvements for cervical cancer are linked to HPV vaccine and downturns in prostate cancer are driven by advanced-stage disease. Image for illustration pur… Read More
2023-01-16 21:27
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Hospital, and Cambridge University Hospital, have led research using a new type of CT scan to light up tiny nodules in a hormone gland an… Read More
2023-01-16 17:55
The US Department of Education (USDE) funded grant will serve the following seven Region One school systems: Donna ISD, Hidalgo ISD, Lyford CISD, La Joya ISD, Brooks County ISD, Rio Grande C… Read More
2023-01-13 16:53
Walmart Wellness Day of 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure, as well as… Read More
2023-01-12 21:06
Medicare covers the vaccine for anyone who has Medicare due to their age, a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). Image for illust… Read More
2023-01-12 20:32
Heart rate variability was measured using a wearable device, a sleeveless shirt with a transmitter. Heart rate variability was recorded on a smartphone using Bluetooth, while activities such… Read More
2023-01-12 17:11
Getting screened regularly can help you prevent cervical cancer or find it early when it’s easier to treat. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CDC – Cervical canc… Read More
2023-01-11 21:11
In its 11th year running, the Community Challenge is a completely free, eight-week, app-based competition that rewards Texans for daily healthy habits and provides free health resources… Read More
2023-01-11 20:16
We have lived through another year of the COVID-19 pandemic and a global outbreak of mpox (formerly monkeypox). WHO ImageMega Doctor News
We have lived through another year of the COVID-1… Read More
2023-01-11 17:32
January 12th Mission Fire Department will be hosting a Wreath Ceremony to bring awareness to the many firefighters who have lost their lives to cancer. Image for illustration… Read More
2023-01-10 22:36
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) received the Silver Level Healthy Community Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for reducing the risk factor… Read More
2023-01-10 17:29
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia, but the… Read More
2023-01-10 17:12
Men are more likely than women to develop conditions associated with obesity such as cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and diabetes. Image for illustration purposes.Mega Doctor News… Read More
2023-01-10 16:54
Eating fast food is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition in which fat builds up in the liver. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doct… Read More
2023-01-10 15:47
Emotional and psychological trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event or situation that breaks your sense of security.Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-09 22:57
Open to the entire community, this year’s 5K will honor local veterans who have survived and thrived in their battle with heart disease as this year’s Heroes with Heart. Image fo… Read More
2023-01-09 17:41
Dr. Hooman Mir, SOPM assistant professor of medicine and faculty senator at UTRGV, recently led workshops on amputation attended by 250 student-doctors from medical schools around the world… Read More
2023-01-09 16:10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) via the Accelerated Approval pathway for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Leqembi is th… Read More
2023-01-06 22:05
After nearly four decades of declining stroke-related mortality, the risk appears to be increasing in the United States. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Rutgers U… Read More
2023-01-06 21:52
With the new year underway, now is a good time for parents to check with their pediatrician about childhood immunizations. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-05 22:03
The primary target of vaccination is girls aged 9-14, prior to the start of sexual activity. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – In a ne… Read More
2023-01-05 21:42
Now is the perfect time to make sure you’re prioritizing your health. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
CLEVELAND CLINIC – With 2023 officially here, many p… Read More
2023-01-05 21:22
UTRGV School of Medicine alumna Dr. Daniella Concha, is seen here at her 2016 UTRGV School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony. Concha was a graduate of the very first class of the UTRGV S… Read More
2023-01-05 19:40
Ginger Kalafatis, a labor and delivery nurse, details how she was informed that Jasper Memorial would close its labor and delivery unit. Photo Credit: Jinitzail Hernández /… Read More
2023-01-04 20:43
Sixty years ago, treatment options were few for a child born with a structural heart defect. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
By Terri Malloy / Mayo Clinic
ROCHESTER, Mi… Read More
2023-01-04 20:11
The JMU group figured out that physical activity of the fly has a strong effect on its insulin-producing cells. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-04 19:43
“Blood that is donated can be used for surgical patients who are undergoing surgery, for trauma patients who’ve had a significant injury or patients with other medical conditions… Read More
2023-01-04 19:29
Dr. Emery said cardiac arrest can happen for all kinds of reasons, so it’s hard to say what exactly happened with Damar Hamlin. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2023-01-04 15:41
Luis Martinez is a new TSTC Emergency Medical Services instructor at the Harlingen campus. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)Mega Doctor News
HARLINGEN, Texas – Texas State Technical Co… Read More
2023-01-03 19:14
This expected upward trend may lead to as many as 220,000 young people having type 2 diabetes in 2060 —a nearly 700% increase and the number of young people with type 1 diabetes could… Read More
2023-01-03 14:27
It was a night of celebration, as event sponsors, guests, and supporters alike came together to raise more than half a million dollars for the underserved cancer patients of the Renaissance… Read More
2022-12-29 16:00
Carlos Herrera, MD, FACOG
Gynecologic Oncologist, DHR Health Gynecology Oncology
Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
Mega Doctor News
I had the fortune of interviewing Dr. Carlos A. Herrera, a… Read More
2022-12-29 15:00
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By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
A little over ten years have passed since I last interviewed Dr. Carlos Herrera, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. At the time, he had only been living in the… Read More
2022-12-28 19:49
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Brownsville, TX – DHR Health Brownsville is set to host their first COVID-19 vaccine clinic for area residents in the lobby of the new state-of-the-art facility con… Read More
2022-12-23 19:17
Valsartan, losartan, irbesartan and other “-sartan” drugs are a class of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) used to treat high blood pressure and heart fai… Read More
2022-12-23 18:02
The meta-analysis of eight studies involved more than 20,000 people from the U.S. and 42 other countries. For younger adults, no link between steps per day and cardiovascular risk was detect… Read More
2022-12-23 17:11
“These results fit with other recent reports and indicate that booster shots enhance the durability of vaccine-elicited antibodies.” Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor Ne… Read More
2022-12-23 16:54
An accumulation of fat in the liver causes a decrease in oxygen to the brain and inflammation to brain tissue. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News
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2022-12-22 21:20
The Sander physician siblings feel fortunate to be part of the UTRGV School of Medicine and UTHealth RGV, where they can do what they love – teach, and serve the community that has bee… Read More
2022-12-22 16:37
Dr. Karl Goodkin, MD, DFAPA, professor and chair of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s psychiatry department. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike); UTRGV School of Medicine’s p… Read More
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