Health Guide

In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb diabetes

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb
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Want to improve brain health? Here are 12 questions to ask your doctor

Yasemin Nicola Sakay The American Academy of Neurology recently released a 12-question brain health checklist. The list encourages individuals to
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Reducing Cholesterol May Help Reduce Bladder Cancer’s Spread, Study Finds

Bladder cancer, one of the most common and challenging cancers to treat, may have a new potential vulnerability—cholesterol synthesis. A
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UTRGV School of Medicine team reveal breakthrough in cancer cell survival

Students make significant contributions to cancer studies By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga The fight against cancer is making strides globally, but some
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Why BMI is not the obesity measurement we need

Clinical obesity is a chronic condition where excess body fat impairs organ function or daily activities. Researchers have identified key
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“South Texas Healthy Living” The Dangers Of Sleep Apnea

Airing Sunday, January 26, on KVEO-TV NBC 23, the 30-minute program will shine a spotlight on the complications associated with
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What is HMPV?

Key points Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) can cause respiratory disease. HMPV spreads from person to person or surfaces to person. Symptoms
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This disease is known as the ‘silent killer.’ A doctor explains why

Story by Katia Hetter, CNN It’s a new year and time for many people to make their health-related resolutions. According
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10 Expert-Approved Ways to Slim Your Face and Reduce Swelling

Story by Korin Miller, Andi Breitowich If your face seems a little swollen when you wake up in the morning,
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10 Evidence-Based Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea may help support cognition, maintenance of moderate weight, and offer some protection against cancer. Green tea is touted
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