Mays Cancer Center hosts 47th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, highlighting advances in treatment and care

December 9, 2024

Largest international gathering of breast cancer researchers Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), is hosting the 47th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Dec. 10-13. Owned and initiated by Mays Cancer […]

UT Health San Antonio-led study validates cerebral small vessel disease marker for wider use in dementia trials

November 21, 2024

Hispanics have a higher dementia risk from vascular injury A new neuroimaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease is related to general cognition and may serve to identify persons at risk of dementia in future clinical trials, a landmark study has found. The study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at […]

UT Health San Antonio launches health screening tool

November 19, 2024

To truly improve patient and community health, UT Health San Antonio is addressing non-medical needs that arise due to social determinants of health, such as inequitable access to housing, transportation and food that make it harder for people to stay healthy.

Dedicating a ‘place of firsts’

November 13, 2024

Today, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio proudly dedicated the new $472 million UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital in front of leaders from The University of Texas System, UT Health San Antonio and Mays Cancer Center, as well as donors, elected officials and other distinguished guests.

Flossing is a simple step toward big health benefits

November 8, 2024

Small steps can lead to big improvements in oral health, and regular flossing is a key part of that. Experts at the School of Dentistry share advice on how to floss correctly, the benefits of different flossing tools and why keeping your gums clean is crucial to overall health.