Odessa physicians fight COVID in India
They were born and raised in India. But two longtime Odessa physicians are proving their hearts are as big as Texas.
Doctors Sai Gundlapalli and...
CATES: Summer safety more important than ever
I was talking to a friend yesterday and she shared that during one of the Memorial Day get- togethers several of the kids were...
Final COVID Zoom held Tuesday by health officials
Odessa’s two hospitals working hand in hand rather than as fierce competitors during the COVID 19 crisis, local health officials say, created a higher...
CATES: Be cautious on a bicycle
When I was about 10, we lived in a suburb of Tacoma, Washington. Our house was built on the side of a hill and...
CATES: Colon cancer screening recommendation change
I have a big family history of cancer. Both of my parents, most of my aunts and uncles, all my grandparents have had cancer....
MEDICAL MATTERS: Get a jump on seasonal allergies before they attack
By Dr. Joshua Levinger
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, allergy drops, or sublingual immunotherapy, could help you build tolerance to key tree or grass...
CATES: EMS Week is here
I have the best job in the world. I get to see amazing technology and science; I get to see miracles; I get to...
DR. ISLAM: Should everyone eat gluten-free?
Gluten-free foods are a hot commodity in today’s society. You may be wondering if you should hop on this diet trend.
But is a gluten-free...
CATES: Questions to ask your doctor
When patients leave the hospital, they are often sent surveys about their hospital experience. Several of the questions in those surveys ask about the...
CATES: May is Stroke Awareness Month
Imagine you are making dinner in your kitchen one night, and suddenly, your hand stops working. You try to call out, but the words...