Public invited to free event March 8 for latest updates on dementia research, therapies

March 2, 2023

The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, will present the 2023 South Texas Alzheimer’s Conference Public Event for community members to learn about new therapies and exciting research progress in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The Biggs Institute is part of The University of Texas Health Science Center […]




Community members, health care professionals and students invited to the South Texas Alzheimer’s Conference March 8

February 27, 2023

  The Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, will present the 2023 South Texas Alzheimer’s Conference public event for members of the community to learn about new therapies and exciting research advancements in Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment. The free public event, from 5 p.m. […]




6 ways to help increase your happiness

February 23, 2023

  By Veena Prasad, PhD, MBA, LPC, behavioral health counselor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Office for Graduate Medical Education We all want to feel happy. In fact, finding “happiness” has become a billion-dollar industry with books, lectures, courses and research dedicated to that Holy Grail of feelings. It’s no wonder so many people are interested […]





ACS grant to launch $4.1 million Latino Cancer Health Equity Research Center

February 21, 2023

  Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, of UT Health San Antonio is launching the new “Avanzando Equidad de Salud: Latino Cancer Health Equity Research Center” thanks to a four-year, $4.08 million grant from the American Cancer Society. Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH The Avanzando Equidad de Salud Center, which begins this month, is a response to the […]