UT San Antonio study finds lowering blood pressure benefits brain health

September 16, 2026

A new study from UT Health San Antonio shows that even a small decrease in blood pressure can have a positive effect in delaying the progression of cerebral small vessel disease. Small vessel disease is a major factor in strokes, cognitive decline, dementia and other diseases prevalent in old age.

Doctor using sphygmomanometer with stethoscope checking blood pressure to a patient in the hospital.


KSAT 12: Blood Cancer Awareness Month

September 14, 2026

Matthew Butler, MD, associate professor and medical director in general hematology at Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now



The Progress: New Narcan vending machine brings lifesaving medication to McMullen County

September 11, 2026

A new vending machine at the McMullen County Emergency Operations Center is providing free, anonymous access to Narcan, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. McMullen County received the vending machine through a grant, providing a new way for people in the rural county to access naloxone, 24 hours a day, […]