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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 29, 2024

What is Genetic Testing

Genetic testing looks for genetic changes, sometimes called mutations or variants, in your DNA. Some genetic changes can cause disease
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 28, 2024

The Importance of Men’s Health Month

At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health
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El Periodico USA Featured May 27, 2024

Know The Signs Of Cancer That Strikes Younger Men

We’re celebrating Men’s Health Month by spreading the word about testicular cancer. For many men, prioritizing healthcare is not high
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 25, 2024

Higher than normal blood sugar levels? Here’s what you need to know.

Do you have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered diabetes? If
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 25, 2024

What Exactly Is a Hernia and Why Do So Many People Get Them?

Anybody can get a hernia – at any age. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, researchers estimate
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 22, 2024

DSHS Adds To Maternal Mortality And Morbidity Review Committee

Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Jennifer Shuford, MD, MPH, has appointed seven new members to the Texas Maternal
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 22, 2024

Research For First Postpartum Depression Medication

More than the blues: Impacts of PPD on women’s mental health Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. According to
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 18, 2024

Changing Eating Times to Repair the ‘Body Clock’ May Aid Healthy Aging

The body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, orchestrates our sleep-wake cycles, influenced by light and darkness. Disruptions to
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El Periodico USA Featured May 17, 2024

The Debate Over Intermittent Fasting: Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Risks

Intermittent fasting has become a hot topic in the realm of health and wellness, with proponents touting its potential benefits
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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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