- SAN ANTONIO – Growing up in Ghana, Dr. Prince Otchere noticed that high blood pressure ran in his family. And after he arrived at Houston for college, he learned there was a link between cardiovascular diseases and some ethnic minorities in this country. All that inspired him to pursue a degree in molecular genetic technology, which then led him to focus on how some cancer treatments can affect the heart. He found that as genetics could explain why his family members were more susceptible to heart disease, so could it with ethnically diverse cancer patients.
- Sudha Seshadri, MD, professor of neurology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and the founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, has a superb reputation in both science and clinical care and is a recognized thought leader in Alzheimer’s disease.
- I need to share some very important, cautionary information with you. Within the latest news cycle of break-through infections and booster shots, the news item worth paying special attention to, as somber as it may be, is the prospect of another winter surge. Personally, after coming off our third COVID-19 surge, this is the last thing I want to hear. But if we hope to avert it, the time to act is now.
- September is Childhood Obesity Month. In America, nearly 1 in 5 children are obese or overweight, putting them at higher risk for health problems that can affect them both, physically and mentally. Primary care physician, Dr. Cynthia Cantu, shares how to find your child's healthy weight and these tips for preventing obesity in kids:
- Dr. Jason Bowling, infectious diseases specialist with UT Health San Antonio, breaks down what to expect about the new COVID-19 variants. Read the full story on My San Antonio here. Schedule your COVID-19 vaccine here.
- By: Alexander Rozanski, MD, is a fellowship-trained urologist specializing in male genitourinary reconstruction and men's health. Join Dr. Rozanski, for a FREE webinar about symptoms and treatments beyond medication, that thousands of men have chosen to return to a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, a diabetes specialist at UT Health San Antonio discusses the link between COVID-19 complications and diabetes and how it affects diabetic patients differently. Watch the story on News4
- Dr. Ruth Berggren, infectious disease specialist and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics at UT Health San Antonio, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She talked about improving your odds to fight the delta variant, the importance of getting vaccinated and wearing masks and much more.
- Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in males, with that concern in mind it is important to highlight men’s health. Dr. Alexander Rozanski focuses on treating patients experiencing medical issues after prostate cancer treatment. Two common conditions the present after treatment include erectile disfunction or stress urinary incontinence. To manage these conditions, we evaluate the patient and understand why these issues are occurring. From there we determine the best way to treat them.
- Dr. Deborah Carver, a neurologist and board-certified headache specialist at UT Health San Antonio, talks about headaches and when you should talk to your doctor about them. Common triggers for headaches can include lack of sleep, stress, dehydration or a reaction to alcohol. Below are symptoms and indicators that should prompt you to talk to your primary care doctor.
