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January 26, 2016
Some infants in San Antonio soon will be sleeping as Finnish babies do — in cardboard boxes. After giving birth, 130 mothers who deliver at University Hospital will receive “baby boxes” filled with clothing, diapers and other necessities for infants. The box, which is lined with a firm mattress, doubles as a bed for the […]
January 26, 2016
Exercise and healthy nutrition can be hard to come by at U.S. schools that serve mainly Hispanic students, according to a new report. Read the full story at Doctors Lounge
January 26, 2016
Smoking cessation pills aren’t any better than nicotine patches or lozenges at helping people successfully quit, a U.S. study suggests. Read the full story at Reuters
January 25, 2016
As officials in Flint, Michigan, battle lead contamination in that city’s drinking water, a Health Science Center medical toxicologist says no level of lead is safe. Read the full story at Express-News
January 25, 2016
In one of their first public appearances since the death of their son David, members of the Molak family attended Thursday evening’s cyberbullying workshop, offering their support for new legislation that would be tougher than existing laws. See the video clip at KSAT 12
January 25, 2016
At some point, pimples will erupt on the face of about 17 in every 20 people. This unpleasant skin condition, known as acne, plagues teens more than any other age group. Health Science Center dermatologist Vineet Mishra, M.D., talks about a new photodynamic therapy to fight acne. Read the full story at Science News for […]
