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Americans are living longer than ever before. A study by the National Institute on Aging found that people are living longer, in less poverty and often experience lower rates of ...
UTMB to expand research with $42 million facility
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will expand its current research facilities to include 93,000 square feet of critically needed space for its growing research activities.
The University of ...
Flu vaccine still viable option during holiday break to help diminish later outbreaks, UT Southwestern physicians say
Sudden onset of fever. Nausea. Body aches. Coughing. Sneezing. All these classic symptoms of flu are quickly spreading across offices, classrooms, and neighborhoods.
UT Southwestern Medical Center infectious disease specialists ...
How to rid fall allergy symptoms
By Blair Williamson
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If fall reminds you of itchy eyes and a runny nose, nursing faculty member Vicky Keys offers these tips for combating seasonal allergies.
Does fall remind ...
Putting the brakes on pain
Researchers protect GABA neurons from oxidative stress
Neuropathic pain — pain that results from a malfunction in the nervous system — is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Unlike normal pain, ...
Cancer biggest killer of Hispanic Texans
More Hispanic Texans die from cancer than any other cause, according to a new report by the Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas research group.
The report documents cancer ...
Different strokes? Varying stroke outcomes for men and women point elsewhere
Most Americans know someone who has died of a stroke—not surprising, considering that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cites it as the cause of 1 out of every 18 deaths ...
Help-Seeking Patterns of Young Adults Focus of New Study
Identifying Key Points for Engaging Young People into Mental Health Treatment
According to Sarah Narendorf, an assistant professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, young adults ...
