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El Periodico USA 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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