Health

Losing weight and developing a healthier lifestyle is a journey many people want to take. Thomas Martin is living proof that it can be done. The 67-year-old former gas and fuel oil plant operator has retired with his wife to their more than five acres near Frankston where he raises goats. He spends his days…

Our body is like a finely-tuned automobile. Treat it right and it can last for a very long time. But when you overload a vehicle with too much weight, the tires can wear out quickly and you face the possibility of a blowout. This extra strain also means the engine has to work harder to…

As the practice administrator for nine different rural health clinics in east Texas, Rhonda Keller regularly drives hundreds of miles to check-in with the doctors, nurses and staff who operate the clinics. She talks to them about the patients they see, the care they provide and how more serious cases have to be transferred to…

Have you been considering a vasectomy? As you consider this option, questions are sure to arise. We have gathered a few of the most popular questions related to having a vasectomy and have compiled the answers here. Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider for specific information and recommendations that apply to your personal…

Have you had massive weight loss with diet and exercise, bariatric surgery or past pregnancies leading to excess skin around your abdomen, arms or thighs? If so, addressing this surgically may be a good option for you. Types of Body Lift Procedures Upper Body Lift Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Panniculectomy Lower body lift…

Rachel Villanueva was not used to being on the receiving end of patient care. As supervisor of the UT Health East Texas Physicians pediatric clinic on Fifth in Tyler, Rachel oversees the care of dozens of patients throughout the week. But when it came to managing her own weight and overall health, she needed her…

The American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day serves as a reminder that many of us are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Approximately 90-95% of people diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes affects 34.2 million or about 10.5% of Americans. So, who exactly is at risk? Criteria for screening adults for diabetes:…

When Chad Jackson told his wife he had a stomach bug, he had no idea that for the next three months he would be in and out of small community hospitals with a variety of ailments. Fortunately, he recovered, and his health improved greatly after three weeks of care and exercise at the UT Health…

As you get older, keeping up with your health becomes much more important. That’s why it’s vital to get the health screenings that can identify serious illnesses, perhaps long become they become severe cases. For men, the most prevalent form of cancer is prostate cancer, with 3 million cases occurring in the U.S. every year.…

As you get older, keeping up with your health becomes much more important. That’s why it’s vital to get the health screenings that can identify serious illnesses, perhaps long become they become severe cases. For men, the most prevalent form of cancer is prostate cancer, with 3 million cases occurring in the U.S. every year.…