Aging reimagined: Study finds immune resilience counters key drivers of disease, mortality
April 23, 2025
Robust immune systems may offer up to 15.5-year survival advantage What if, rather than focusing solely on the drivers of disease (pathogenesis), we also explored the factors sustaining our health — the concept of salutogenesis (derived from Salus (h …
UT Health San Antonio-led discovery means IV medication could be taken orally for range of cancer, Alzheimer’s treatments
April 22, 2025
Major breakthrough could redefine drug discovery, broaden options A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) made a major breakthrough with the potential to turn IV drugs in …
Ancient moves meet modern technology: AI-powered tai chi app aims to prevent falls in dementia patients
March 27, 2025
An ancient movement technique is merging with cutting-edge technology in a novel study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio aimed at preventing falls in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Nuns contribute 30 years of critical insight into dementia disorders, UT Health San Antonio study reveals
February 26, 2025
Landmark ‘Nun Study’ initiative now housed at Biggs Institute Catholic nuns don’t make a habit of participating in long-term studies on aging and dementia, but one notable exception has yielded critical insights into cognitive resilience, neuropatholog …
Long COVID and the brain: Global study links infection to memory loss, higher dementia risk in seniors
February 11, 2025
Five years after the height of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, scientists are beginning to unveil the infection’s potential long-term effects on the brain. We now know that following an acute COVID-19 infection, between 10% and 35% of people suffer …
Top scientists urge fast, affordable Alzheimer’s screening tools as cases surge amid health care shortages
January 29, 2025
Advancement in the detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases means more people can preserve brain health for longer. But a crisis looms as an onslaught of people at risk for neurodegenerative diseases in …
Discovery sheds light on Alzheimer’s disease risk across genetic types
January 22, 2025
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects about 7 million Americans, a figure that is expected to nearly double by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. While there is no cure for the …
Connecting minds in dementia research: UT Health San Antonio leads bioinformatics program for African scientists studying neurodegenerative diseases
January 22, 2025
In the coming years, Africa is expected to sustain the greatest increase in Alzheimer’s and related dementia cases. Advancing the ability of African scientists to conduct research in these fields is critical for progress in understanding and treating t …
World-renowned Alzheimer’s researcher receives $300,000 UT System Faculty STARs award
November 20, 2024
Agustin Ruiz, MD, PhD, professor and director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases’ Biological Core laboratory and the Keith M. and Pat V. Orme Endowed Chair in Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at The Un …
UT Health San Antonio ranks among top 5% globally for clinical medicine
October 15, 2024
The race to draw the best and brightest students has become an international one, with candidates weighing options not only in their state or country, but also across the globe. Universities likewise face fierce competition globally for top scie …