A long-term ketogenic diet accumulates aged cells in normal tissues, a UT Health San Antonio-led study shows

May 17, 2024

Researchers urge, ‘Take a keto-break,’ for prevention Contacts: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Eileen Teves, (210) 450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, (210) 450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, May 17, 2024 – A strict “keto-friendly” diet popular for weight loss and diabetes, depending on both the diet and individual, might not be all that friendly. A new study […]





Cyclists ready to pedal for a cure in third annual ‘Gear Up Against Kids Cancer’

May 9, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2024 Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu MEDIA ADVISORY  WHAT:         Cyclists of all levels from across the country will gather in Floresville, Texas for the third annual Gear Up Against Kids Cancer, a bike ride created to bring community awareness to the more than 15,000 children in the United States annually […]




Be Well Texas of UT Health San Antonio to host second annual Community Wellness Fair

May 8, 2024

Free, family-friendly event May 11 offers wellness activities, resources Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, May 8, 2024 – Be Well Texas, a statewide substance use treatment initiative of UT Health San Antonio, will host its second annual Community Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mission […]




Center for Simulation Innovation at UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing earns prestigious accreditation

April 30, 2024

Life-like mannequins train students, health care professionals Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 30, 2024 – Hal, the talking mannequin that’s a centerpiece of a simulation training lab at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, comes with life-like head and facial movements and the occasional attitude of a youthful patient. […]