A broader impact: UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health expands care and discovery across dozens of neurological conditions

December 9, 2025

New center opens tomorrow with comprehensive clinical care, advanced research and family-centered support Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 9, 2025 – While much of the focus of tomorrow’s opening of UT Health San Antonio’s Center for Brain Health deservedly is on Alzheimer’s disease, it also marks a […]

Mays Cancer Center welcomes global experts to 48th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

December 4, 2025

World’s largest breast cancer meeting advances innovation and collaboration Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 4, 2025 – The largest international gathering of breast cancer researchers returns to San Antonio and continues to lead as the hub for scientific breakthroughs. Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, in partnership with the American […]

UT Health San Antonio pilot study explores ear acupressure for chronic pain relief in dementia care

December 1, 2025

One-year initiative to recruit 30-40 participants, and caregivers Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 1, 2025 – A new clinical pilot study will investigate training caregivers on the practice of ear acupressure to help with pain for people with dementia. The study at UT Health San Antonio, the academic […]

UT Health San Antonio leads $4 million study on glucagon hormone’s role in diabetes, obesity

November 25, 2025

Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 25, 2025 – From metabolic villain to hero? The hormone glucagon that raises blood sugar is now getting a second look to see how it actually contributes to insulin secretion, glucose regulation and energy balance in people with obesity. A clinical research team […]

UT Health San Antonio scientists launch innovative therapy study to help Parkinson’s patients swallow safely

November 24, 2025

Three-year, $1.9 million DOD grant takes aim at dysphagia Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 24, 2025 – Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect up to 80% of people with Parkinson’s disease and can lead to serious complications, including malnutrition, aspiration and reduced quality of life. With a new three-year, […]

New UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry program empowering South Texas teachers to be oral health champions  

November 24, 2025

Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 24, 2025 – A new project led by scientists at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, is shining a light on childhood oral disease, one of South Texas’ […]