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January 8, 2009
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have for the first time identified a protein that regulates the creation of a key hormone in fat tissue, a discovery that could have implications for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and possibly even aging.
August 19, 2008
Health care professionals and workers in related fields are invited to attend the 29th Annual Conference on Aging this Friday (Aug. 22) at the Hilton San Antonio Airport hotel, 611 N.W. Loop 410 in San Antonio.
July 17, 2008
The British Society for Research on Aging today awarded a Texas scientist its highest honor, a medal that has been given to only seven other pioneers in gerontology since 1982, including only one born in America.
June 25, 2008
Issues in cardiology will be the topic this week as a group of state legislators visit The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
May 19, 2008
In a recent report, the Institute of Medicine noted that many more health care providers and family caregivers with specialized training will be needed to provide care for the aging Baby Boomer generation.
May 14, 2008
Arlan G. Richardson, Ph.D., who directs the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, is the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR).