El sarampión (rubéola) es una enfermedad contagiosa e infecciosa causada por un virus. Aunque algunas personas piensan en el sarampión como simplemente un pequeño sarpullido y fiebre que desaparecen en unos pocos días, el sarampión puede causar complicaciones de salud graves. ¡Consulta nuestra “Hoja Informativa sobre el Sarampión” en inglés o español y profundicemos en …
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Measles (Rubeola) is a contagious, infectious disease caused by a virus. While some people think of measles as just a little rash and fever that clear up in a few days, measles can cause serious health complications. View our “Measles Fact Sheet” in English or Spanish and let’s dive deeper into measles and how frontline …
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The beverages we drink are important for our hydration and health. That’s why experts have made recommendations for health drink choices for children ages 5 to 18 based on evidence from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association. Healthy Eating …
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Cancer continues to be a top cause of death for those living in the US, including Latinos, who suffer disproportionate rates of certain cancer types, are diagnosed at later stages, and are more likely to die from the disease.   This is because many Latinos and other people of color are face living disparities that impact …
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Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are working to better understand and find treatment for uveal melanoma, also called melanoma of the eye. Uveal melanoma is a type of cancer that involves one of the three parts of the eye that comprise the uvea: the iris, the ciliary body, and the choroid. The researchers have developed …
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La viruela del mono (mpox en inglés, llamada anteriormente monkeypox) es una enfermedad causada por la infección con el virus del mismo nombre (virus de la viruela del mono-MPXV). ¡Consulta nuestra “Hoja Informativa sobre viruela del mono” en inglés o español y profundicemos en el tema del viruela símica y cómo los trabajadores de la …
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Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a disease caused by infection with a virus, known as monkeypox virus (MPXV). This virus is part of the same family as the virus that causes smallpox. Mpox is not related to chickenpox. View our “Mpox Fact Sheet” in English or Spanish and let’s dive deeper into mpox and …
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Cancer screening can save lives by detecting cancer early, when it’s most treatable or before it starts. Find out what you should know about cancer screening at UT Health San Antonio’s webinar, “The Thing that Could Save Your Life,” at 1 p.m. Central on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The webinar will feature experts from the …
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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the country, impacting 38 million adults in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   The long-lasting condition also contributes to heart disease and cancer.   That is why it’s important to address the non-medical drivers of health – such as …
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