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El Periodico USA Featured November 12, 2024

Exercise may help further reduce colorectal cancer risk

by Katharine Lang Physical activity may reduce the risk of many types of cancer, while inactivity appears to increase the risk.
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El Periodico USA Community News November 6, 2024

Lawmakers urged to change abortion laws

Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws after reports on pregnant women’s deaths By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune
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El Periodico USA Featured November 4, 2024

What is seasonal affective disorder?

Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin
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El Periodico USA Education November 4, 2024

UTRGV’s 3T MRI ‘Caring Suite’ Helps Ease Patient Stress

By Karen Villarreal For those with claustrophobia or other phobias there is nothing scarier this Halloween than entering the chamber
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El Periodico USA Community Events November 2, 2024

Wild Wellness: Connect with Nature through Exercise and Meditation

Friday, November 8, 2024 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park & World Birding Center Meet at
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El Periodico USA Featured October 31, 2024

ADHD drugs’ impact on brain health, quality of life: What we know

by Maria Cohut, Ph.D. Around 25% of adults in the United States suspect they may have undiagnosed attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
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El Periodico USA Community News October 30, 2024

New Center for Human Genetics Building on Brownsville Campus

Center will expand and enhance diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular research By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga The UTRGV School of Medicine today celebrated
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El Periodico USA Community News October 29, 2024

Knapp Medical Center Receives 5 Stars For Care Of Heart, Orthopedic & Diabetes Patients

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized for 5-star care of heart
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El Periodico USA Featured October 28, 2024

Health Experts Urge Residents To Get Flu And Covid-19 Vaccines

With the arrival of fall, local health authorities are reminding residents that it’s time to get their flu and COVID-19
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El Periodico USA Featured October 28, 2024

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas
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