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A section of mouse cerebellum. Credit: Wang et. al., 2024, Neuron.
El Periodico USA Featured May 9, 2024

Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism

People who experience sensory hypersensitivity have a heightened awareness of and reactivity to sensory stimuli, such as sound, sight, touch,
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This image of brain scans shows differences in subcortico-cortical connectivity in youth with and without ADHD. Norman LJ et al, American Journal of Psychiatry
El Periodico USA Featured May 8, 2024

Researchers Identify Brain Connections Associated With ADHD in Youth

Large study finds atypical interactions between the frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain. Researchers at the
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El Periodico USA Featured May 8, 2024

How Does A High-Fat Diet Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Katharine Lang According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , of the approximately 55 million people worldwide who live with dementia,
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El Periodico USA Featured May 2, 2024

Your Kidneys … and What It Means When Things Go Wrong

You may not give much thought to your kidneys, but these two fist-sized, filtering organs play an important role in
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El Periodico USA Community News May 2, 2024

HEALTH ADVISORY: Test patients with symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection

Summary State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are currently preparing
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El Periodico USA Community Events May 1, 2024

Exploring Neurofeedback Intervention: A Virtual Workshop by NIMH

Unlock the potential of neurofeedback (NF) intervention development for mental disorders at the May 2nd virtual workshop hosted by the
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El Periodico USA Featured May 1, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance started in 1949 by Mental Health America to bring attention to
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El Periodico USA Community Events April 23, 2024

Cinco de Mammo

Cinco de Mammo is a special South Texas Health System monthlong affair that encourages women to schedule and get their
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El Periodico USA Community News April 20, 2024

STC, STHS, and Prominence Health’s ongoing fight against diabetes

For the third consecutive year, South Texas College proudly hosted the annual Prevent, Treat, and Beat Diabetes Symposium, collaborating once again with
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El Periodico USA Community Events April 19, 2024

Recovery Through Connection: Join Our Trauma Support Group

Recovering from a trauma can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. South Texas Health System McAllen
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