Any degree of physical activity may slow cognitive decline particularly in Hispanics, UT Health San Antonio study suggests
August 4, 2026
Cardiovascular health in midlife affects mental function later Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 4, 2026 – Physical activity and controlling blood sugar in midlife are associated with a significantly slower rate …
Specialized orthopaedic care helps patients move again
August 3, 2026
For nearly two decades, Carlos Morales managed the pain. As an interventional cardiologist, he spent years standing for long hours in a cardiac catheterization laboratory while osteoarthritis slowly wore away the cartilage in both knees. He relied on m …
UT San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
August 3, 2026
Nathan Wiederhold, PharmD, director of the Fungus Testing Laboratory and professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas at San Antonio said antifungal resistance is becoming an increasingly urgent problem around the globe.
UT San Antonio leans into market-first approach for commercializing discoveries, innovations
July 30, 2026
For Anthony Robert Francis, who leads the Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at The University of Texas at San Antonio, commercialization begins with a different question: not whether an innovation or discovery has intellectual prop …
San Antonio Report: San Antonio’s ‘Face the Fight’ coalition expands national efforts to save military veterans’ lives
July 29, 2026
Katy Dondanville, PsyD, associate professor-research and Face the Fight chief scientific advisor, was quoted in this article. Read More
UT San Antonio researchers uncover how liver’s internal clock may influence metabolism
July 29, 2026
Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) have uncovered a treasure trove of information about hundreds of proteins released by the liver and how the timing of their release may affect bodily processes. A recent study, publ …
UT San Antonio makes Forbes list of ‘America’s Best Employers for Company Culture’
July 29, 2026
UT San Antonio has been named to Forbes’ 2026 list of “America’s Best Employers for Company Culture,” earning national recognition for fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, respect and a shared sense of purpose. The recognition p …
yahoo!news: In a novel experiment, the Pentagon is going to pay civilian ambulances for lifesaving blood
July 28, 2026
yahoo!news: In a novel experiment, the Pentagon is going to pay civilian ambulances for lifesaving blood
The New York Times: 9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do in Midlife to Increase Longevity
July 28, 2026
Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, director of the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, was quoted in this article. Read More
Laredo Morning Times: AHEC helps Laredo students build healthcare careers
July 28, 2026
Julie Bazan, DM, with UT Health San Antonio, and and Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center director, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)