Tuning out tinnitus
Ringing, buzzing, chirping and humming. No, I'm not describing things that fly. These are in fact common descriptions of sounds heard by patients suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus is the subjective…
Monitoring mumps
State and local health officials are urging doctors to keep a watch for possible cases of mumps after three University of Texas at Austin students were diagnosed, and their classmates scattered…
A plan of action for your child’s asthma
Editor's note: This post first appeared in Alamo City Moms Blog. Another school year is winding down, and soon families will be busy with the usual activities of summer —…
Fiesta frittata
Serve with a fresh fruit, whole-wheat toast and a cup of fat-free milk for a balanced breakfast. Add 1/2 cup of your favorite lean meat if desired. Ingredients: 1/2 cup…
More good news for hepatitis C patients
In the latest of what has been a series of breakthroughs for hepatitis C patients over the past couple of years — many of them studies led by San Antonio…
A young transplant recipient takes on the world, one gold medal at a time
After receiving a new liver at University Hospital as an infant, Hunter Messer has competed each year in the U.S. and World Transplant Games since age 8, and now is…
A look at Hispanic health
It’s probably not a surprise to anyone in South Texas, with its large and diverse population, that the most important health risks for Hispanics may be a little different than…