San Antonio Business Journal: UT Health San Antonio gets $25 million gift; medical school to get new name

January 20, 2017

Austin residents Joe and Teresa Lozano Long have stepped up again to support UT Health San Antonio, contributing $25 million to the Alamo City institution. Read the full story at the San Antonio Business Journal

The New York Times: ‘Listen to Evidence’: March for Science Plans Washington Rally on Earth Day

January 20, 2017

Within a week of its creation, the March for Science campaign had attracted more than 1.3 million supporters across Facebook and Twitter, cementing itself as a voice for people who are concerned about the future of science under President Trump. Read the full story at The New York Times

KENS 5: Real Men Wear Gowns: Difficulties with the mitral valve

January 20, 2017

February is National Heart Month, and heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America. Watch the full story at KENS 5

KENS 5: SAFD asks parents to warn kids against synthetic opioids

January 20, 2017

San Antonio health officials are warning against a dangerous synthetic opioid that has hit the streets, and they’re worried about it getting into the hands of kids. Watch the full story at KENS 5

Healio: Metformin slows progress of age-related comorbidities in older men with type 2 diabetes

January 20, 2017

In subgroups of healthy, older men with type 2 diabetes, metformin therapy may reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, dementia and frailty-related diseases, although effects varied by individual risks for each condition, study findings show. Read the full story at Healio

Texas Public Radio: UT Health SA Receives “Transformative” Gift

January 20, 2017

San Antonio’s UT Health School of Medicine has received a huge financial gift that the school’s president describes as “transformative.” Read the full story at Texas Public Radio