What's New: Federal Food and Vaccine Guidance Recently, HHS rolled out a new U.S. Food Pyramid and a new vaccine schedule. Both guidelines are mostly mainstream, with some caveats. Be cautious about some deviations from prior guidance. Change is good and necessary--when backed by science. Food Pyramid: Mainstream: Eat "real food" that is whole and minimally processed. Eat protein, whole grains, and healthy fats--and much less sugar. Avoid sugary drinks, fried foods, and low-

Climate Health Protects Heart Health This American Heart Month, as clean-air standards make headlines, consider that air pollution raises the community-wide rate of heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and stroke. This is because our hearts and blood vessels are sensitive to ozone and tiny particles of pollution (called PM2.5). This is especially true if someone already has heart disease. An attached flyer explains pollution's effects. Communities of color are mo

Colorectal Cancer: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for people in the U.S. under age 50. Colon cancer survivor and Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores, diagnosed at age 46, shares her story here. This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, encourage people to get screened starting at age 45 or possibly sooner if colon cancer runs in your family. Shareable info: Flyer with risk factors and warning signs (MD Ande

Climate Health Protects Heart Health This American Heart Month, as clean-air standards make headlines, consider that air pollution raises the community-wide rate of heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and stroke. This is because our hearts and blood vessels are sensitive to ozone and tiny particles of pollution (called PM2.5). This is especially true if someone already has heart disease. An attached flyer explains pollution's effects. Communities of color are m

What Do Domestic Violence and Homelessness Have in Common? Among people experiencing homelessness in Bexar County, 1 out of every 6 is actively fleeing domestic violence, and 30% identify as survivors of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a key cause of homelessness, and people in violent relationships often stay because they have nowhere else to go--the abuser has cut them off from financial resources, friends and family. Troublingly, domestic violence is increasingly d