While common symptoms such as irregular periods, excessive facial hair growth and acne might not seem related, they are sometimes linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. This disorder effects…
Denise Bradley remembers the moment as if it was yesterday. She was changing clothes when she felt a lump in her left breast. It seemingly appeared out of nowhere. “It…
Motherhood is a time of many emotions and changes, and adding the COVID-19 pandemic to the mix can cause unexpected anxiety to even the most experienced mom. It is important,…
When Yvonne Serrano learned she had uterine cancer, it had already spread to her ovaries and nearby lymph nodes. She was in Stage 3C uterine and ovarian cancer, moving toward…
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…
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…
Many women, this time of year, think about losing weight to look good in their swimsuit. But now with COVID-19 a constant concern, you may be thinking about losing weight…
Men are twice as likely as women to have a heart attack. Perhaps that’s why so much outreach and education related to heart disease and the associated risks and symptoms…
In 2016, a study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology set off alarm bells that are still reverberating among women’s healthcare providers. Researchers found that from 2000-2014, deaths among…
Diabetes is a health concern for many in our community - particularly Hispanics and African-Americans who are diagnosed with this disease more often compared to other ethnic groups. More than…