Myth or fact? Test your knowledge of the brain and learn ways to keep your brain healthy
January 27, 2023
By Arash Salardini, MD, Neurology, Glenn Biggs Institute The brain is among the most complex organs in the human body. As the body’s command center, it controls our memories, emotions, thoughts, movements, vision, motor skills, the processes that regul …
KSAT 12 Q&A: Gynecologic oncologist discusses cervical cancer risk factors
January 27, 2023
Yasmin Lyons, DO, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, was interviewed live for this news segment. Read More
DeFronzo receives global award for pioneering diabetes research
January 27, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, representing His Majesty the King Rama X Vajiralongkorn, presents the Prince Mahidol Award for 2022 in the field of medicine to Ralph A. DeFronzo, MD, of UT Hea …
KVDA Telemundo 60: Estar sentado por mucho tiempo puede ser peligroso, según expertos
January 27, 2023
Crystal Chavez, MD, Family & Community Medicine, was interviewed for this segment about the health risks of sitting for long hours, the benefits of staying active and how to include movement throughout the day. Read More
DeFronzo receives global award for pioneering diabetes research
January 27, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, representing His Majesty the King Rama X Vajiralongkorn, presents the Prince Mahidol Award for 2022 in the field of medicine to Ralph A. DeFronzo, MD, of UT Hea …
Vasectomies increase during March Madness
January 26, 2023
The number of vasectomies increases during March Madness. For some men, preparing to watch their favorite college basketball teams duke it out during March Madness includes a comfortable chair, big screen TV, an ice pack and a vasectomy. “It’s t …
Learn how to volunteer through our community partners with ENGAGED platform
January 26, 2023
Volunteering through our community partners is now easier than ever at UT Health San Antonio. By using the institution’s community engagement platform, UT Health San Antonio ENGAGED, students, faculty, staff and community partners can easily tra …
NPR: Your kids are adorable germ vectors. Here’s how often they get your household sick
January 26, 2023
Rachel Pearson, MD, Pediatrics and Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics, was quoted in this piece. Read More
Want to become a better bystander?
January 26, 2023
UT Health San Antonio’s Bystander Intervention Initiative provides university employees and learners with training and resources to better understand their role as an active bystander. Learn more and sign up for training.
UT Health San Antonio specialists to discuss latest treatments of movement disorders
January 25, 2023
Deep brain stimulation, continuous levodopa infusion among topics Four fellowship-trained movement disorders neurologists from UT Health San Antonio will give talks Friday (Jan. 27) at the Parkinson’s Foundation Tri-State Symposium. These physicians wi …