What Younger Adults Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer Screening By Paul J. Watkins According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal cancers accounted for an estimated 149,500 new cancer cases in the U.S. in 2021. Colorectal cancer is associated with older...
A Beginner's Mind By Angel Santiago "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind there are few. "-Shunryu Suzuki The process of using your mind to create a greater understanding and appreciation of yourself and the world around you is not...
Causes and Treatments for Urinary Incontinence Stephen R. Kraus MD, MBA, FACS Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Urology - UT Health San Antonio Sylvia Botros-Brey, MD, MSCI Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Department of...
Is This Normal? – Pelvic Floor By Jillian Lopiano, MD, MPH, FACOG Is it normal if my bladder leaks?! About 1 in 4 women report leaking, whether that's a few droplets or complete emptying of the bladder. Rather than label urinary incontinence "normal" or...
Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Alzheimer's Treatment Seeks Volunteers The ADvance II Study sponsored by Functional Neuromodulation is currently seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical trial for mild Alzheimer’s disease. With a lack of effective long-term...
New Research Drives Improvements in Cervical Cancer Treatment By Paul J. Watkins According to the American Cancer Society, invasive cancer of the cervix is diagnosed in the United States in 14,480 women annually. Each year, about 4,290 of those women will die from...
Spiritual Wellness Trusting in Yourself By Angel Santiago Do you know who you are? I mean, the essence of who you are, beyond your personality? Spiritual wellness emphasizes the importance of building inner resources and inner thoughts in order to give meaning to...
Is This Normal? Dr. Jillian Lopiano Weighs in on your Intimacy Questions. Betty's Co. is the next generation of integrative healthcare – providing gynecology, mental health, and healthy living care for the period-havers up to pregnancy-planners. Women's health is...
Be Well Texas Provides Clinic Services For Addiction Treatment Without Barriers By Paul J. Watkins Jennifer Papac, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Medical Director, Be Well Texas Clinic Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UT Health San...
Surgeons Combine Care to Transform Lives By Blithe Wiley Dr. Richard Peterson Chief of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery UT Health San Antonio In the United States, increasing numbers of people are turning to bariatric surgery as a safe, effective, and often permanent...
The Why Behind My Vegan Journey By Dennise Cortés Throughout my life, I have encountered so many decisions to take; some were easy, and some were not. There is not a simple way to know how the future will present itself; nevertheless, my decisions have always felt...
The Impact of the Small Step By Angel Santiago "Slow and steady wins the race" is a well-known proverb that offers an important piece of advice that, if acted on, should improve one's life. Persistent, consistent, and diligent progress, even if it is somewhat slow,...
By Angel Santiago "What should I do?" a young lady asked her father. "Keep driving," he said as they approached an intense storm that was growing stronger. Cars began pulling over, and the young lady asked again, "What should I do?" "Keep driving," her father...
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2021 Expanding the Role of Advocates in Cancer Research and Treatment By Sean M. Wood Breast cancer advocate Julia Maués has a saying: "Researchers are experts in the science of cancer. Oncologists are experts in treating people...
A cornerstone of health consciousness for adult women includes being on the lookout for breast cancer. There's plenty of evidence that this eternal vigilance is worth it. In fact, early-stage breast cancer that hasn't spread has a 99% five-year survival rate. ...
Maintain Good Oral Health for a Healthy Body Periodontal disease could be a risk factor for breast cancer and other diseases. By Rudy Arispe If you desire to have a healthy body, then you need to have good oral health. The two go hand in hand, advises a doctor of...
Jacquelin Castillo, M.D. Dr. Castillo, a native of the Floresville area, was inspired to enter a career in medicine after shadowing her aunt, a dermatologist. She chose to practice family medicine and moved home after completing residency in Corpus Christi, TX. She...
Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence Brings Leaders Together to Address Domestic Violence in San Antonio By Blithe Wiley Photography by David Teran Judge Monique Diaz, 150th District Court & Maria Villagómez, Deputy City Manager. In San Antonio,...
