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Diabetic Bexar County residents have accounted for 37 percent of the 1,022 COVID-19-related local deaths.

Diabetic patients have accounted for more than a third of local coronavirus deaths

by JJ Velasquez September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Bexar County residents with diabetes have accounted for more than a third of the 1,022 local COVID-19-related deaths, local officials said Wednesday.

Director of Health Collaborative Dr. Anil Mangla.

Eight Local Experts Appointed to State’s Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force

by Roseanna Garza January 16, 2020January 15, 2020

Racks of assorted snacks on display at Express Mart #4. Photo by Scott Ball.

Study: Children Born to Obese Mothers Develop Fatty Liver in Womb

by Roseanna Garza March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Partnerships Make for Progress

by Methodist Healthcare Ministries January 28, 2018January 30, 2018

Business & Tech

SA’s Health and Bioscience Sector Releases Economic Development Plan

by Shari Biediger December 13, 2017

A gas station worker stocks grape soda in a display case. Overconsumption of sugary drinks are a major contributor to adult and adolescent obesity in Bexar County. Photo by Scott Ball

San Antonio Needs Policy Changes to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption

by Colleen Bridger October 23, 2017November 29, 2017

People gather for a zumba class in Dignowity Park. Photo by Scott Ball.

Student Ambassadors Work Toward a Healthier SA

by Rebeca CF Baquero March 19, 2017March 18, 2017

The Truth About Sugary Drinks

by Suzanne Lozano December 26, 2016December 25, 2016

A 16 ounce can of Coca-Cola contains 52 grams of sugar.

How a Tax on ‘Big Soda’ Could Benefit San Antonio

by Dr. Thomas Schlenker December 19, 2016January 31, 2020

A group enjoys assorted foods in front of a stand. Photo by Scott Ball.

Gov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

County Health Report: Health Outcomes Worse for Hispanics, Poor

by Camille Garcia August 23, 2016October 7, 2016