Stress can wreak havoc on our lives, but did you know that it can also wreak havoc on our minds and bodies? Left unchecked, it could cause significant damage to...
Sleep apnea is most common in overweight people and affects men more than women. It can occur at any age but frequently in the elderly.
People with enlarged ...
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of d...
Many people assume that mindfulness is a New Age fad that offers nothing to them as far as improving their lives. They may know it's about being aware of what's...
Fad diets come and go, but the diets with staying power are those that are
simple. Dieters no longer want to weigh and measure or buy expensive food
and ingre...
Donating blood may be one of the most impactful small sacrifices one can make for a stranger. As of yet, there is no viable way for scientists and doctors to in...
In a perfect world, location would never be a factor in a patient’s access to specialized cancer care. The reality is that in a state as vast as Texas, patients...
Rogelio Salinas, M.D.left, Benjamin West, M.D.right
When I think of some of the most common cancer-related misconceptions I hear from patients and their fam...
Fall is officially here. For many of us that means cooler temperatures and belly-filling home-cooked meals, but unfortunately, for many more, it means flu seaso...
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in every cell of your body. Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances to h...
