Coming together to fight opioid addiction
Opioid misuse and addiction is a national crisis worthy of worthy of the attention it’s starting to receive both locally and nationally, a panel of experts said Thursday night. “For…
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A yellow caution light for high blood pressure
So your doctor says you’ve got prehypertension. Two questions: What the heck is prehypertension? And now what? Prehypertension identifies people at risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they…
A bottle with a hydrocodone (the generic name for drug sold under other names by various pharmaceutical companies) label and hydrocodone tablets spilling out isolated on white background. Hydrocodone is a popular prescription semi-synthetic opioid that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is said to be one of the most common recreational prescription drugs in America.
When prescription becomes addiction
Opioid addiction and misuse has become a national crisis, and Bexar County hasn’t been spared. The problem often starts with a prescription written by a doctor or dentist to ease…
Health in the headlines
Need to catch up on the latest health news? We’ve gathered the highlights for you. Feel like dancing? It might be good for your brain as you get older. Speaking…
Seasonal sadness
Fall seems to come a bit later in South Texas, but eventually it does come — bringing cooler temperatures, falling leaves and shorter days. And it’s the last of those…