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El Periodico USA Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 28, 2024

STC student finds purpose in Pharmacy Technology, aspires to make a difference

After years of exploring various career paths, South Texas College student Kelsie Medina unexpectedly found the perfect fit in Pharmacy Technology, with
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 26, 2024

Minimally-Invasive Robotic Surgery Now Available at Knapp Medical Center

Dr. Ernesto Garza performs Mid-Valley’s 1st state-of-the-art “da Vinci Xi” robotic surgery; to benefit patients needing wide range of surgeries Knapp
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