Stopping trouble before it begins
Diabetes is called a silent epidemic because many people don’t know they have it until the disease does considerable harm to their organs and blood vessels over many years. But…
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The problem with Spring
Spring has sprung. Step outside, and lawns and shrubs and trees are rousing themselves from a long winter’s nap and turning vivid shades of green. Beautiful, isn’t it? Well, yes…
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Keeping your kids from making a toxic mistake
Through the eyes of a toddler, the world is a collection of fascinating shapes and sizes and colors. Some of those colorful shapes contain things that taste pretty good when…
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Managing pain safely
The opioid crisis has been in the headlines for quite a while now. An estimated 115 Americans die each day from opioid overdose, according to federal estimates. Bexar County leads…
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A watchful eye on sports injuries
Spring means baseball. And with baseball — and many other sports — it also means parents need to keep a watchful eye open for injuries in their young athletes. Dr.…
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What you don’t know about sleep
Sleep. We all get it. We don’t get enough of it. In this fast-paced, nail-biting world that never seems to slow down, we bring our troubles to bed with us…