For more than 20 years, a bilingual school health program known as Bienestar, the brainchild of Dr. Roberto Trevino, has been teaching elementary and middle school students throughout San Antonio…
TIME IS BRAIN. That’s long been the message from stroke experts — that faster is better when it comes to how quickly people with stroke symptoms get emergency treatment. It’s…
For some, the midday call of the hammock or daybed is too tempting to resist. But is an afternoon nap good for you? For those who don’t get enough nighttime…
Diabetes runs in families. And for years, doctors have advised those at high risk of diabetes to eat sensibly to prevent getting the disease. Now, a new study involving several…
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For men who undergo a biopsy for prostate cancer, it may come as a surprise to learn that the tiny samples of tissue the doctor removes for testing are based…
High blood pressure affects a third of U.S. adults. It's undertreated and hard to manage. But a new team approach underway at University Health System clinics is showing promising results.…
The bond between mother and newborn is not only powerful, it's important for the healthy development of the child, research has shown. But when a baby is born too soon…
In this youth-obsessed culture, it’s not too surprising that some young people view older people with disdain. The problem, some researchers say, is when that “ageism” results in negative discrimination,…
The number of seriously injured children and adults brought to University Hospital's Level 1 trauma center has increased in each year over a five-year span. And even when accounting for…