- 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 ºÚÁÏÍø, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø, 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.
- When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of the all-around competition at the Olympic games citing mental health concerns, Summer Rolin nodded knowingly. She counsels Olympic speedskaters, and with a doctorate in psychology is a clinical neuropsychologist at ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also known as ºÚÁÏÍø. She also screens student-athletes for mental health issues at ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
- Dr. Alexander Rozanski, men's health specialist and Urologist with UT Health Physicians, touches base on what you should know about erectile dysfunction and treatment options in KENS 5 Medical Minute.
