KENS 5: Real Men Wear Gowns: Minimizing the risk of heart disease
December 15, 2016
Heart disease and stroke is the number one killer of both men and women. Watch the full story at KENS 5
Laredo Morning Times: Health community benefits from annual medicine conference
December 15, 2016
Reprinted from the Dec. 11 Laredo Morning Times The AHEC Board of Directors reported that the 32nd Annual Update in Medicine Conference was well received by the practicing providers and met its goals of providing continuing education for various professionals. The two-day conference was held Oct. 21-22 at the University of Texas Health Science Center […]
Washington Post: Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 16, a survivor shares his story
December 15, 2016
Greg Aune, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, shares how he coped with being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 16.
NBC News: Sugary drinks impacting Latino kids’ health, weight
December 7, 2016
Salud America!, a part of UT Health San Antonio, has concluded that sugary drinks are putting Latino kids at a high risk of obesity and obesity-related illnesses.
MD News: Hepatitis C screening and treatment: A public health priority
December 1, 2016
In 2016, It is estimated that more than 39,000 persons will be diagnosed with liver cancer and 27,000 persons will die of this disease.
Texas Public Radio: Kangaroo Care May Help Drug Dependent Babies
December 1, 2016
Addiction to prescription drugs and heroin is a national epidemic. Read the full story at Texas Public Radio