Breaking barriers: Collaborative research on binge eating disorders in older Hispanic women

January 2, 2025

  Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and Trinity University are partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for a four-year study on eating disorders in a highly targeted population of city residents. Lisa Smith Kilpela, PhD, associate director of the Center for Research to […]


Improve your health and wellness in the New Year: Program now enrolling

December 27, 2024

  The Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate has openings for an intensive six-month program that promotes lifestyle change, including a plant-predominant eating pattern to achieve optimal health. The program will start on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with a deadline to enroll by Jan. 31. The program sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 1:15–2:15 p.m. at the School of […]





Clinical trial to investigate causes of diabetes, obesity in individuals with spinal cord injury and potential mitigatory effects of semaglutide

September 4, 2024

A first-of-its-kind investigation into the mechanisms behind diabetes and obesity in people with spinal cord injury and the antidiabetic and anti-obesity effects of semaglutide was recently approved for $3 million in National Institutes of Health funding. “This is one population in which they are susceptible to be more obese and having worse diabetes risk and […]


Boost your wellness this holiday season: Program now enrolling

August 21, 2024

  The Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate has openings for a six-month program that promotes lifestyle change, including a plant-predominant eating pattern to achieve optimal health. Members of the university and the community are welcome to enroll in the program, which takes place at the School of Nursing Building on the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano […]




Study explores mechanisms behind chronic pain related to sleep apnea

August 20, 2024

Lack of oxygen can sensitize nerve cells, leading to long-term pain More than 100 million people worldwide are affected by obstructive sleep apnea. This health condition causes a person to stop breathing numerous times while they are sleeping. Reduced sleep time and sleep quality can lead to numerous health problems including obesity, high blood pressure, […]

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