Breast Cancer: Answering Your Questions
By Salvador Navarro Hernández Q: How serious is the incidence of breast cancer in Mexico? A: Breast cancer is the most common form of malignant tumor in women in this country and in the world. There...
View ArticleHaving a Primary Care Physician in San Miguel
By Melanie Lansing Did you know that by having a primary care physician (PCP) in town you could increase your life expectancy by 30 percent or more, save 33 percent on visits to the emergency room, and...
View ArticleNew Advances in Reversing Facial Sun Damage and Wrinkled Skin
By Adam J. Scheiner Did you seek a tan in your younger days only to be left with wrinkled and sun-damaged skin in your later years? Do you think you’re stuck with that damage? Conference New Advances...
View ArticleChronic Cough: Just Bothersome or More Serious?
Personal Health By Nancy Johnston Hall I had not even begun to worry until a friend said, “You’d better have that cough checked out.” Then the dire thoughts began—the worst, of course, being cancer. So...
View ArticleBreast Cancer: Answering Your Questions
By Salvador Navarro Hernández Q: How serious is the incidence of breast cancer in Mexico? A: Breast cancer is the most common form of malignant tumor in women in this country and in the world. There...
View ArticleCáncer de mama, resuelve tus dudas
Por Salvador Navarro Hernández 1.- ¿Qué tan grave es la situación del cáncer de mama en México? El cáncer de mama es el tumor maligno más frecuente en la mujer en el mundo y en nuestro país. Se...
View ArticleQuick Stroke Treatment Can Save Your Life
By Dr. Claudia Aguilar-Chalela In Mexico, ten patients die of a stroke every hour. As medical director of the H+ Hospital in San Miguel, I oversee both the emergency medical teams and protocols applied...
View ArticleWhen Everybody Seems to Mumble
Personal Health By Nancy Johnston Hall, illustration by Kathy Grantham All joking aside, age-related hearing loss can range from a minor irritation to a serious handicap. “Everyone mumbles,” is one of...
View ArticleHaving a Primary Care Physician in San Miguel
By Melanie Lansing Did you know that by having a primary care physician (PCP) in town you could increase your life expectancy by 30 percent or more, save 33 percent on visits to the emergency room, and...
View ArticleThe Gift from Mexico: A Healthy Cuisine
Personal Health By Nancy Johnston Hall This is the fourth and final in a series about diabetes; however, it’s also relevant info for those without diabetes. Mexico has given us a wonderful gift: plenty...
View ArticlePersonal Health Stroke: A Brain Attack Where Minutes Matter
By Nancy Johnston Hall, Illustration by The American Stroke Association The parallels between a stroke and a heart attack are striking. The most important parallel is that both are medical emergencies...
View ArticleIs Butter Better . . . or Not?
Personal Health By Nancy Johnston Hall, Illustration by American Heart Association If you’re confused about which is best for your health, butter or margarine, be comforted—you’re not alone. For years...
View ArticleThink You Know Everything About the Flu?
Personal Health By Nancy Johnston Hall We’re heading into flu season, from December into the spring. So now is a good time to find out what you know (and don’t know) about preventing and treating this...
View ArticleChronic Cough: Just Bothersome or More Serious?
Personal Health By Nancy Johnston Hall I had not even begun to worry until a friend said, “You’d better have that cough checked out.” Then the dire thoughts began—the worst, of course, being cancer. So...
View ArticlePersonal Health Stroke: A Brain Attack Where Minutes Matter
By Nancy Johnston Hall, Illustration by The American Stroke Association The parallels between a stroke and a heart attack are striking. The most important parallel is that both are medical emergencies...
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By Nancy Johnston Hall Itch. Scratch. Itch. Repeat. I was the master of my own misery. When my neck, back, and scalp began itching like crazy this winter, I began scratching which led to more itching,...
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By Salvador Quiroz Indigestion: Does it Always Indicate Infection? Indigestion is a term frequently used by patients to describe a variety of symptoms that are, for the most part, very...
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By Salvador Quiroz The Sun Versus Our Skin Hospital H+ recently hosted a presentation by Dr. Blanca Farías on skin cancer, directed toward the general public. Dr. Farías, or “Doctora Blanca” as her...
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By Nancy Johnston Hall What You Should Know About Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” M. Kathleen Casey, Canadian politician We’re used to popping pills now...
View ArticleSleep Disorders—a Medical Challenge
By Salvador Quiroz “To sleep: perchance to dream.” Hamlet, Act III, i, 56 When we decide to call it a day and turn out the light, all of us want a sound and restful sleep. However, 40 percent of us...
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