Could you have this common thyroid condition, and not know it?

Dr. Jorge Velez Garza questions a 33- year old mother about symptoms that would indicate her common, but often undetected condition, needs additional treatment. He asks, are you extremely tired, have brain fog, constipation, or dry skin? What about uncontrollable weight gain, thinning hair or feeling cold a lot of the time? She says no to having those symptoms. He checks the results of her blood tests, and concludes the medication she takes daily is working. Dr. Velez is an endocrinologist who specializes in treating hormone-related diseases. His patient has hypothyroidism, the most common among thyroid conditions, which affect an ...Read More >

Fact vs. Fiction: Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked

Ever heard the rumor that you can’t exercise while pregnant? Or how about that sex will hurt your unborn baby? If so, you’re not the only one: It turns out there are many myths about what women can and can’t do during pregnancy. We asked Dr. Patrick S. Ramsey, MD, director of maternal transport and outreach at University Health System/UT Health San Antonio, to separate fact from fiction in the common pregnancy myths below. Myth: You can’t travel when you’re expecting. Truth: Don’t put that babymoon on hold: According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), low-risk expectant ...Read More >

Seven simple saves to improve your diet

We’ve all looked at the scale and winced. The urge to jump into a drastic diet might be overwhelming. Some changes to your eating habits can help you drop pounds without much effort. It starts with diet “Increase the nutrition quality of your life,” explains Dahlia Gomez, MS, RD, LD, CDE, a University Health System registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. “Choose healthier carbs. It’s not always about weight loss. Sometimes, improving your labs — blood pressure, blood sugars and cholesterol levels — and the way you feel are more important than simply weight loss.” Changing habits is key, adds ...Read More >