Lovegildo S Garcia JR MD

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

Have Multiple Pets? 6 Tips to Help Make Feeding Time Easier

If you have more than one dog or cat, feeding time can be challenging. Our veterinary nutrition expert shares strategies for making mealtime simpler.

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

How to Talk to Kids about Martin Luther King Jr.

How do we talk to kids about Martin Luther King Jr.? Where do we start? Find inspiration on how to talk about diversity with your kids in this post.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

How well do you know the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Put your knowledge to the test.

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

Love your enchiladas? You can thank NMSU chile research pioneer Fabian Garcia

The Mexican food industry owes much of its widespread popularity to one of NMSUs pioneering researchers, horticulturist Fabian Garcia.

Seven Reasons Why You Need a Primary Care Physician

Good health isn’t a result of just diet and exercise. Screening and prevention are two important aspects of health and wellness, right along with nutrition, physical activity and mental wellness. The routine care you receive with a primary care physician…

Have a HMO? Make Sure You Choose a Primary Doctor

No matter what plan you have, it's important to have a primary doctor. If you're a Blue Care Network HMO member, however, it's even more important.

My first open source contribution: Talk about your pull request

I finally heard back from the project and my code was merged.

What To Expect When You Visit Your Primary Care Physician

During your first visit, your primary care provider will focus on collecting information that will help them get a better understanding...