Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States—an equal opportunity killer that claims approximately 1 million lives annually. The heart and arteries comprise one of our bodies’ largest organ systems, and, when they begin to fail, symptoms may manifest in seemingly unrelated parts … [Read more...]

As we head into cold and flu season, good hygiene is crucial. Viruses and bacteria can breed and multiply in the most unusual places. Staving off sickness this winter could be as simple as cleaning the following items a little more often. Computer Keyboard: Your keyboard may actually be dirtier … [Read more...]

Despite efforts in recent years to change perceptions, heart disease is still largely seen as only a men’s health concern. In a recent study, only 56 percent of women knew that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, when in fact, heart disease and stroke kill more … [Read more...]

A compound in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may be able to not only help prevent cancer but alsohelp to treat it—a new approach researchers at Texas A&M Health Science Center are calling “from the table to the bedside.” Although no one is suggesting giving up traditional chemotherapy … [Read more...]

A noninvasive device that enables doctors to quickly and accurately identify cancerous tissue in a person’s mouth could result in more effective diagnosis and treatment of the disease, says a biomedical engineer at Texas A&M University who is developing the instrument. The potentially … [Read more...]

Come discover the many variables of growing grapes, fermenting juice, and storing the wine and how they can dramatically impact the in wine in ways approaching alchemy. … [Read more...]

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Breast Diagnostic Center at College Station Medical Center. … [Read more...]

A quick glance in the mouth and your dentist can spot a plethora of bad habits, like opening bobby pins with your teeth or chewing ice. But did you know they can also see more serious health issues that may be lurking elsewhere in the body? William Wathen, D.M.D., associate professor at the Texas … [Read more...]

After Salima Rami injured her back in a car accident, her doctor prescribed her the brand-name pain medication Percocet. When she went to fill the prescription her pharmacist explained it would take several days for the brand-name medication to arrive, but in the mean time he would dispense the … [Read more...]

It is possible for home gardeners in Central Texas to have their landscapes and eat them too. At least that is the conclusion of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturists in Bexar and Travis counties. Daphne Richards, AgriLife Extension horticulturist for Travis County, said there … [Read more...]

An outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has recently been reported in South Korea and China. Frightening, given that nearly thirty percent of those that contract the virus die and that in this age of air travel, any person – and the viruses he or she is carrying – … [Read more...]

As hurricane season begins in June, it is crucial to know how to prepare for weather emergencies. Whether you live on the coast or several miles inland, you can be affected by hurricanes, tropical storms or flooding that will occur starting in hurricane season through late November. “Planning and … [Read more...]

Dear Jen, My wife Margie and I are about to embark on our first summer of retirement. We’re making big travel plans for the upcoming months (mostly because I don’t think Margie can take many more days with me puttering around the house and messing up her daily routine). We’re taking the road to see … [Read more...]

Falls can become more common and more serious as people age. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent them. Here are some tips. Identify the health factors that can increase your risk for falling-poor eyesight, reduced reaction time, a decline in muscle strength, and … [Read more...]