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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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El Periodico USA Staff Featured August 31, 2024

Could fish oil benefit people at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Katharine Lang Over the years, many claims have been made for the health benefits of fish oils. Now, a study
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured August 31, 2024

More Women Are Getting Diagnosed With Autism Than Ever Before

Claire Gillespie Traditionally, autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—a developmental disorder caused by differences in the brain—has been most commonly associated with boys. Current
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured August 31, 2024

New Gene Delivery Method Paves the Way for Advanced Brain Therapies

A new study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured August 31, 2024

Autism and ADHD Overlap

Amy Marschall, PsyD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are both noted as neurodevelopmental disorders in the DSM-5, however, contemporary
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 30, 2024

Health Officials Stress The Importance Of Vaccines

August marks National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the vital role vaccines play in protecting people of all
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 29, 2024

September 2024 Proclaimed as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is a time for many things—back to school, the first hints of fall, and now, thanks to the City
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events August 28, 2024

Join the Fight to End Childhood Cancer

We invite you to join us on September 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Event Center for a special
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured August 26, 2024

Navigating Treatment Options for Behavioral Health

Understanding the right level of care for varying behavioral health needs can be confusing. Below is a simplified guide to
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