In 2018, 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 600,000 people will die from it, according to the National Cancer Institute….
According to a study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, there are between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports-related concussions per year in the U.S.—making them the…
Is it more effective to spread out a child’s vaccine schedule? What can parents do to increase toddlers’ attention spans? Do kids really need to take a daily…
Stomach troubles can be uncomfortable in more ways than one. It’s often embarrassing to share these symptoms with your physician, but it’s important to do so, because they…
What are the most reliable medical internet websites? How often should people visit their primary care doctor? What are the latest recommendations for cancer prevention? What can women…
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) hosted a Facebook Live Q&A on stroke Friday, May 11….
In observance of National Autism Awareness Month, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) hosted a Facebook Live Q&A on autism spectrum disorder Thursday,…
When El Pasoans visit hospitals, urgent care clinics and outpatient clinics, they are often seen and diagnosed by nurse practitioners (NPs), as well as doctors. This important role…
Federal officials say this flu season is the worst in a decade. But there are ways to protect yourself, says Armando Meza, M.D., infectious diseases expert and associate…
