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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 9, 2024

Dr. Angela M. Lomas, Bariatric Surgeon

DHR Health is delighted to welcome Dr. Angela M. Lomas to its esteemed physicians at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute.
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured September 7, 2024

Brain Activity Patterns After Trauma May Predict Long-Term Mental Health

Study shows link between post-trauma brain activity and symptoms of anxiety, PTSD six months later The way a person’s brain
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured September 7, 2024

Managing chronic inflammation with psoriasis

Nancy Carteron, M.D., FACR Although the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, doctors consider it an immune-mediated inflammatory disease. This
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured September 7, 2024

Intervention Reduces Likelihood of Postpartum Anxiety and Depression by More Than 70%

NIH-funded study shows prenatal mental health support is effective for women living in low-resource settings Results from a large clinical
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 7, 2024

Study shows arsenic and lead in tampons

By Elise Proulx Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead,
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 6, 2024

UT Health RGV pediatrician offers health tips for back-to-school season

Keeping children healthy By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga As students across the Rio Grande Valley return to classrooms, parents often face the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events September 4, 2024

Car Seat Checkup Event

Ensuring your child’s safety while traveling is a top priority, and the Edinburg Municipal Court is here to help! We
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 3, 2024

September Marks National Healthy Aging Month

September is National Healthy Aging Awareness Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the positive aspects of aging and highlighting the
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El Periodico USA Staff Animal Welfare September 2, 2024

What Exactly are Service Dogs for?

A service dog is an assistance animal specifically trained to perform tasks that help individuals with disabilities in their daily
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 2, 2024

Free online mental health portal for UTRGV students

TimelyCare coordinates with campus support services A new UT System initiative called TimelyCare is now available 24/7 to all UTRGV students to provide additional support for
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