Immunization guide: For all life stages

August 29, 2023

  Vaccinations are critical in maintaining health throughout all phases of life. From early childhood to old age, immunizations guard against several vaccine-preventable infections. Click here to read this immunization guide for recommended vaccines and their significance for diverse life stages. This article is featured in the San Antonio Express-News’ San Antonio Life: Wellness section […]




Toxic molds, fossil fuels, antibiotics linked chemical intolerance

August 25, 2023

In national survey, thousands recall initial exposures that led to spiral of sensitivities What initiates chemical intolerance (CI)? In a newly released survey of thousands of U.S. adults, respondents most frequently cited exposures to biological sources, such as mold and algae “blooms,” and/or fossil fuels, their combustion products and synthetic chemical derivatives such as pesticides, plastics and persistent organic pollutants. Participants were queried about antibiotic use, as well. According to the […]






Metabolite in urine predicts diabetic kidney failure 5-10 years early; oral therapeutic drug shows promise in mice

August 24, 2023

Current leading marker, protein in urine, does not apply to all patients with diabetes who develop kidney disease Urine levels of adenine, a metabolite produced in the kidney, are predictive and a causative biomarker of looming progressive kidney failure in patients with diabetes, a finding that could lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention, researchers from […]




The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio makes Forbes Best-In-State Employers third straight year

August 23, 2023

Ranks sixth among health care/social employers statewide For a third straight year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has made Forbes magazine’s list of Best-In-State Employers, and ranks high among health care employers statewide. The institution made the ranking of 86 employers from all industries and with […]