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

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’

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 […]

UT Health San Antonio to lead $11 million, NIH-funded study of a first-ever oral chlamydia vaccine

Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, May 9, 2024 – The study of a novel oral vaccine that could protect against chlamydia infection has been awarded approximately $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding over five years through a cooperative agreements research project grant, known as a U01 […]

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

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 […]

STRONG STAR Consortium secures $17 million in DOD research funding for brain injuries, PTSD and more

UT Health San Antonio-led studies will involve national collaboration Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 29, 2024 – In a recent round of grant awards, the U.S. Department of Defense selected the STRONG STAR Consortium based at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) for […]

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

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. […]

An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 – Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental […]

Graduate students from UT Health San Antonio bring together science and fun at annual Viva Science SA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2024 Contacts: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: A free, family-friendly event, Viva Science SA will feature interactive and hands-on science booths with fun activities, poster presentations by local scientists, science-themed artwork and a distinguished speaker. Designed to enlighten, engage and excite minds of all […]

UT Health San Antonio appoints Anthony Francis as associate vice president for innovation and development

Renowned international leader in translating research to market Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has appointed Anthony Francis, a renowned leader in translating research to market opportunity, as associate vice president for innovation and development […]

South Texans ready to lace up and conquer cancer at annual ‘Give Cancer the Boot’

Contacts: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, is taking steps to conquer cancer with its 7th annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk. The event will be […]

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