Does obesity affect my bone and joint health?
By Dr. Haissam Elzaim
More than two thirds of adults in the US are overweight and nearly one third of adults are obese. The percentage...
What are my options for Cosmetic Breast Surgery after Pregnancy?
By: Erika Nourishirazi, MD & Mauricio De la Garza, MD, DHR Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute
It is natural for women to experience changes...
What are the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation?
By: Hector Soto, M.D.
After suffering a heart attack or being diagnosed with heart failure, patients may feel overwhelmed and confused on what they can...
Don’t Delay Your Healthcare – Importance of Colonoscopy
This past year we have found ourselves facing some difficult decisions. With the world and our local community grappled by a pandemic, every trip...
Goodbye 2020, Hello to a Healthier You …
By: Dr. Michael Martinez, DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
As a bariatric and metabolic surgeon, I make it an everyday habit to discuss health...
Putting Your Safety First This Holiday Season
By: Jeffrey J. Skubic
Season’s greetings from Edinburg, Texas. While snuggling up to a faux fireplace this holiday season or putting on a holiday sweater...
How do I know if my symptoms are related to a sinus infection or...
By Dr. Melecio Medina, DHR Health Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute
It can be difficult to distinguish between the flu and sinusitis as the symptoms...
National Influenza Vaccination Week: What are the signs of the flu and is...
By Dr. Marissa Gomez-Martinez, DHR Health Edinburg CISD School Based Health Center
What are the signs and symptoms of the flu? The symptoms of...
What can I do to reduce my risk of stroke?
By: R. Alejandro Cruz, MD
Neuroscience Institute
When we talk about the risk of having a stroke, we divide these risks in modifiable risk factors and...
What is Osteoarthritis and what are the symptoms?
Dr. Carissa Kirk
DHR Health Orthopedic Institute
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease and a major cause of pain and disability in adult...