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El Periodico USA Staff Featured December 6, 2024

After Texas banned puberty blockers and hormones for trans kids, adults lost care, too

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune “After Texas banned puberty blockers and hormones for trans kids, adults lost care, too”
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 6, 2024

If Trump makes cuts to Medicaid, Texas officials could seize the opportunity to further slash

By Lomi Kriel and Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica “If Trump makes cuts to Medicaid, Texas officials could
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured December 5, 2024

Benefits of Magnesium for Sleep

Magnesium is gaining attention as a natural remedy for sleep-related issues, thanks to its role in over 300 biochemical processes
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 4, 2024

DHR Health Lung Cancer Early Detection and Diagnosis

Lung cancer is often called a “silent killer” because it grows unnoticed, showing little to no symptoms until it’s too
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 4, 2024

DHR Health first Inspire procedure for sleep apnea

DHR Health Brownsville now offers the Inspire procedure, a groundbreaking treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which was first performed
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 4, 2024

Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to “rescue” maternal health care system

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune “Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to “rescue” maternal health care system” was first
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 3, 2024

Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune “Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances” was first published by The
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards November 29, 2024

2024 DSHS Emergency Medical Services Award Winners

Texas Health and Human Services | Press Release The Texas Department of State Health Services celebrated excellence Tuesday by handing
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News November 29, 2024

First locally acquired case of dengue virus in 2024

Texas Health and Human Services | Press Release The first locally acquired case of dengue virus in 2024 was reported
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El Periodico USA Staff Education November 28, 2024

The Effects of Adderall on the Body

Adderall is a prescription medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a stimulant
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