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September 6, 2024
For the past decade, adolescent mental health disorders have skyrocketed, an issue propelled even further by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health has declined surreptitiously for millions of people in recent years, affecting even the youngest among us. According to the American Academy of Child Psychiatry (AACAP), each year about one in six children aged 6-17 […]
September 4, 2024
A first-of-its-kind investigation into the mechanisms behind diabetes and obesity in people with spinal cord injury and the antidiabetic and anti-obesity effects of semaglutide was recently approved for $3 million in National Institutes of Health funding. “This is one population in which they are susceptible to be more obese and having worse diabetes risk and […]
September 4, 2024
UT Health San Antonio urologist demonstrates potential of valproic acid-DHA in lessening risk of contracting COVID-19 When the world locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, rather than slowing down, this distinguished urologist and medical educator merely switched gears. Ronald Rodriguez, MD, PhD, is a professor of medical education and urology at Joe […]
August 20, 2024
Every molecule in cellular metabolism has a role to play. A breakdown in any part of this delicate balance can cause a chain reaction of negative health conditions. Acetyl-CoA is a necessary molecule in the bioenergetic process because it converts fuel sources into energy for the cells. For mammals, this fuel is usually glucose, which […]
August 20, 2024
Lack of oxygen can sensitize nerve cells, leading to long-term pain More than 100 million people worldwide are affected by obstructive sleep apnea. This health condition causes a person to stop breathing numerous times while they are sleeping. Reduced sleep time and sleep quality can lead to numerous health problems including obesity, high blood pressure, […]
August 20, 2024
Study will evaluate biomarkers and novel treatments for alcohol use disorder Brett Ginsburg, PhD, director of the Biochemical Pharmacology Analytical Laboratory at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), was selected as a performer with the Wellcome Leap Untangling Addiction program. Wellcome Leap is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization […]