Latest Posts from Texas Health Care

March is National Kidney Month, the perfect time to focus on these powerful organs that help keep our bodies healthy.

A look at the cancer screenings we all need, plus pros and cons of genetic testing.

Statins – drugs that help lower cholesterol levels – are the most prescribed type of medication in the United States today.  In fact, more than 40 million Americans are taking statins.  That’s not surprising, given that high cholesterol levels are a significant contributor to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

Happy holidays!  Have you finished your shopping yet?  If not, here are some “healthy” gift ideas for you to consider.  If you’re shopping for someone who likes to cook, enjoys exercise and working out, or simply likes to be outdoors, there are all kinds of gifts to choose from that will contribute to health and

When we take medication to recover from an illness or manage a health condition, we probably don’t think much about the process that medicine went through before it was available to patients.    The reality is, a lot happened with that prescription before it ever ended up in your medicine cabinet.  The same is true

Parents know one of their most important jobs is to keep their kids safe and healthy – that means protecting and nurturing not only their physical health, but also their mental and emotional well-being.  Just like with adults, it is normal for children and teens to experience mental health challenges.  Mental health concerns are common

Why are some people more likely to get sick? Sometimes, the factors that go into whether someone has health challenges are straightforward – maybe they are genetically pre-disposed to having an illness or chronic health condition.  Perhaps they sustained a significant injury that has compromised their health.  Sometimes, however, other factors come into play.  External

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to discuss the eighth-most common cancer affecting women in the United States.  Ovarian cancer is a type of gynecological cancer, the cancers that originate in a woman’s reproductive system.  Other types of gynecological cancer include cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar.  Thankfully, ovarian cancer is relatively rare.  However,

Arthritis and inflammatory conditions are some of the most common chronic health conditions. Arthritis impacts one out of four American adults, some 58.5 million people.  As our population grows and ages, the number of people affected by arthritis will only continue to increase: by 2040, 78.4 million U.S.  adults are projected to have arthritis. Because