Family Medicine is often considered the backbone of a strong, healthy community—and here in the Rio Grande Valley, its importance is even more significant. As a Family Medicine and Academic …
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about why early detection remains our strongest tool against this disease. Lung cancer is often called a “silent …
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month—a time to recognize the dedicated caregivers and health care professionals who provide comfort, compassion, and dignity to individuals and …
Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can be an emotional and life-changing event, often leading to feelings of anxiety about the future and uncertainty about what’s next. This is the reality many …
November marks Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shed light on one of the most challenging cancers we face in medicine. Despite advances in cancer care, pancreatic cancer remains a disease …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder of my core purpose as a plastic surgeon. From a young age, I was driven to impact people's lives through medicine. As my career progressed, I …
As a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, I often remind patients that breast cancer is not just a medical diagnosis—it’s a life-changing journey that affects every part …
Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection. As a radiologist, I see firsthand how one simple screening—a mammogram—can truly …
Wellness exams are more than just routine visits—they are comprehensive opportunities to assess overall health, discuss changes or concerns, and screen for conditions that may otherwise go …
Hearing the words “you have breast cancer” is something no one ever wants to experience. Yet, for one in eight women, this becomes a reality. Facing such a diagnosis often raises …
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a public-health issue and is a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2023, over 49,000 people died by suicide, and millions more …
Ask the Expert, Dr. David G. Alonzo explains more on understanding prostrate cancer, who is at risk and what steps men can take to protect their health.
Dr. Lyuba Levine shares on the importance of listening to our bodies as ovarian cancer often goes unnoticed until it has already advanced.
With September being National Cholesterol Education Month, this month serves as a good reminder to check your numbers and learn how cholesterol affects your heart. High cholesterol is a …
When people think about sports performance, they often focus on speed, strength, or endurance. But one of the most important parts of staying healthy and avoiding injuries has to do with something …
Dr. Sridhar Allam shares on the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donations.
Dr. Ivan Garcia reminds us that there is no better time than now to check in on your health.
Ask the Expert, Dr. Eric Wilkinson shares on how to help prevent young athletes from having injuries.
Ask the Expert, Dr. Tomasz Rogula, shares on the relationship between bariatric procedures and liver health.
Ask the Expert, Dr. Juan Ortiz, shares what could interfere with quality sleep.