Hormone fluctuation and women’s oral health
June 13, 2024
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, explains how the rise and fall of female hormones cause changes in oral health at different life stages.
A long-term ketogenic diet accumulates aged cells in normal tissues, a UT Health San Antonio-led study shows
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 found that a continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce senescence, or aged, cells in normal tissues, with effects on heart and kidney function in particular.
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry opens dental clinic for special-needs children, adults
February 7, 2024
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has opened a special-care dental clinic, the first of its kind in an academic setting in South Texas that will serve people of all ages with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities.
Pre-diabetes gets its due: New $1.2 million award aimed at early intervention and treatment
January 24, 2024
More than one out of three people have pre-diabetes, characterized by abnormal blood sugar levels not yet in the diabetes range – and yet associated with significant increases in eye, kidney and neuropathic diseases, and risk of cardiovascular death.
Floss more in 2024
December 14, 2023
As the last page of the calendar turns, many prepare to dust off ambitions and recommit to goals of better health. A daily routine of flossing is a small but crucial step toward maintaining good oral health in the coming year.
The key to fighting allergies might be stuffed in your pocket or purse
December 8, 2023
With mountain cedar having reared its head earlier than its expected mid-December arrival, some may be scrambling to find the best ways to manage the effects of the dreaded tree pollen.
