Pasta primavera
Pasta, vegetables, and a sprinkle of cheese make this a child-friendly classic that adults will love too 8 ounces dry whole-wheat spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic, minced…
Huli Huli chicken
So fun to eat that your children won’t know it’s healthy too 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes (24 cubes) (about 2 large breasts) 1 cup…
Flu season becoming intense in Bexar County
This year's flu season seems to be reaching its miserable peak after rising in intensity in recent weeks. University Health System's lab this week reported 128 cases of A-type influenza…
When a winter coat can be dangerous
We love our puffy jackets and we love to bundle our children up on chilly days. But it turns out that they (and we) are far less securely buckled when…
Stop the Bleed
A life-threatening injury can happen anywhere, and the closest help is almost always a bystander — be it a friend, a family member or a complete stranger. And because a…
Fixing a faulty valve
Healthy hearts need healthy valves. But when those valves start to malfunction, it can cause symptoms that may not lead people to think of the correct cause. “People tend to…
Could your child have high blood pressure?
You may think high blood pressure is a health burden only for adults. But it can strike children, too, especially if they are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, the condition may…