Before the pandemic, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death in the United States with an average of 132 Americans dying by suicide each day. The American Foundation for…
The reality of sharply limited contact with people outside our households is going to be with us for a while. Since we’re a social species, this creates enormous pressure on…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that more than 2 million Americans abuse opioids, and on average more than 90 Americans die every day due to opioid overdose. According…
Now that we’re counting the pandemic in months instead of days or weeks, a lot of new terminology has worked its way into our vocabularies. Physical distancing, isolation, quarantine and…
It’s no secret that water plays a vital role in maintaining good health. But, just how essential is water to the body? And more importantly, how much water do you…
This year’s cold and flu season—combined with the COVID-19 pandemic—has many parents worried as they prepare to send their children back to school. But the fight against respiratory viruses is…
Being stuck at home with nothing to do during a pandemic can put a strain on one’s mental well-being—and teens are no exception. “I’m hearing more from teenagers that they…
View the video below with Dr. Sanders’ recommendations. Without question, safety matters most to parents as they decide whether to send their children to in-person classes at school. No parent…
To keep our patients safe and to practice social distancing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, University Health System is offering “telemedicine” or virtual visits with…
With temperatures already reaching well into the 100s, it’s no surprise that many in San Antonio are starting to feel the heat. Increased exposure outside during the hot days of…