News of the coronavirus outbreak in China came just before the new year. With cases of the coronavirus confirmed in the United States and one case confirmed here in San Antonio, many are searching for ways to avoid getting sick. Dr. Maria Fernandez...
Dr. Jannine Cody of UT Health is a great example of how a mother’s love can benefit families around the world. Her daughter was born with a rare, largely unstudied, genetic abnormality. Determined to learn more, Dr. Cody formed a family support group,...
The MMR vaccine is an important consideration for women who are planning to become pregnant. Dr. Jason Bowling, from UT Health San Antonio, explains its importance. The vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Rubella poses serious risks...
UT Health San Antonio's primary care physicians and specialists make San Antonio Magazine’s list of San Antonio’s Top Doctors 2020. San Antonio Magazine’s list features more than 300 of the city’s best physicians and specialists. UT Health physicians...
By: Andrew Dinh, D.O., Primary Care, UT Health Hill Country The flu, properly known as “influenza,” is a contagious illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat and, at times, the lungs. The common cold infects the same areas, but it is caused...
Dr. Timothy Wagner, a radiation oncologist, explains the innovative way Mays Cancer Center is treating breast cancer without damaging the heart. This radiation technology is known as C-RAD, and the therapy procedure is called "Deep Inspiration Breath...
Dr. David Roberts, director of UT Health San Antonio Transitional Care Clinic, discusses the impact of quality social interactions in the life of someone who battles mental illness. During a segment with KENS5 News, Dr. Roberts shared some key signs to...
Researchers at Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute at UT Health San Antonio are among the top contributors of therapy trials in the world. The Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute focuses its research on the role of cancer genes in...
Dr. Rob Carter from UT Health, the co-author of The Morning Mind and expert in human performance, gives four simple tips to give your hectic mornings a healthy boost. Boost your morning routine with these tips! 1. Reflect on what makes you happy to be...
Hand sanitizer is an easy way to help keep your kids healthy by eliminating germs and bacteria on their hands. However, it has also been the culprit behind 14,000 phone calls to poison control centers across the nation. Kids don't always understand...