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5 Lifestyle Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol Jul 7th, 2026

Managing your cholesterol is an essential component of protecting your long-term cardiovascular health. High cholesterol, particularly elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol, contributes to the accumulation of fatty plaques within your arteries. Over time, these plaques can restrict blood flow and elevate your risk for heart attacks...

Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It? Jun 16th, 2026

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most significant healthcare challenges in the United States, yet millions of people carry the condition without realizing it. Because the early physiological changes associated with elevated blood sugar develop gradually, the initial warning signs are easily dismissed as normal daily fatigue or signs...

Congratulations to Dr. Gloria Ortiz - ABOM! Apr 14th, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Gloria Ortiz for obtaining her board certification in Obesity Medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. This is Dr. Ortiz' third board certification, following Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Obesity is a major health issue in the Rio Grande Valley and at RGV Endocrine Center we are...