Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
What do your blood pressure numbers mean? The only way to know (diagnose) if you have high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) is to have […]
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Radiation Risk From Medical Imaging
There’s been a lot in the media about radiation exposure from medical imaging, and many of my patients are asking about it. They want to […]
Asthma As A Kid May Mean Stiffer Arteries As An Adult
Having asthma as a child is associated with developing stiff arteries earlier in adulthood, according to a new study. The study, published by the American […]
Pink Eye: Know The Symptoms, When to Seek Treatment, And How To Help Prevent It
Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and spreads easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the […]
Build a Better Bladder
Exercises, lifestyle change, medications, and procedures can alleviate incontinence and give you your life back. A leaky bladder or a sudden urge to go to […]
Free drive-thru flu vaccination clinic
Hidalgo County Health and Human Services and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Office of Emergency Preparedness partnered to offer 500 free flu vaccines […]
Asthma Attacks Declining Among U.S. Children
More work needed to continue progress. Children with asthma in the U.S. are having fewer asthma attacks, missed school days, and visits to the hospital, […]
Constant Headache Pain in the Temples?
Throbbing pain in the temples, especially on just one side of your head, is typically a symptom of migraine pain. But when throbbing turns into […]
Overcoming Anxiety
The condition tends to strike many older adults, but there are ways to counter its paralyzing effects. More and more, do you find yourself fighting […]
Most Melanomas Start As New Spots
To catch skin cancer early, be on the lookout for new spots on your skin. A recent study found that more often than not, melanoma […]