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Oral cancer ranks sixth in the overall incidence for the 10 most common cancer sites worldwide and third in developing countries, according to Kalu Ogbureke, BDS, with UTHealth School of Dentistry. (Photo by UTHealth School of Dentistry)

Is it a cold sore or cancer? Yearly visits to the dentist can prevent more than just gum disease

You might know that yearly dental exams are recommended to keep your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know these routine visits can help identify more serious health concerns like oral cancer?

Photo of Scott Lane, PhD, and Joy Schmitz, PhD, of the Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UTHealth, are part of the Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction.

UTHealth establishes John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center to address gaps in mental health care

The John S. Dunn Foundation has made a transformative $25 million commitment to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) to bolster the university’s behavioral health initiatives and address significant gaps in mental health care services in our communities.

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UTHealth launches Many Faces. One Mission. campaign with transformational gift

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) publicly launched its first comprehensive campaign Many Faces. One Mission. on Thursday, April 8. The campaign, representing the largest philanthropic effort in UTHealth’s history, aims to raise $500 million to address pressing health challenges and secure the institution’s future as a top health science center. Since the campaign’s quiet phase began in 2015, UTHealth’s closest friends have given more than $400 million in gifts and pledges.

Photo of a woman inside an alcohol bottle. Using alcohol to deal with stress during the pandemic is on the rise, but resources are available for those that need a little extra help finding ways to handle those emotions. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

For those dealing with pandemic stress and uncertainty by using alcohol, UTHealth physician offers tools, resources to manage feelings

Using alcohol to cope with increased stress and uncertainty during the pandemic is on the rise, but tools and resources are available for those who might need a little extra help finding better ways to manage their emotions.

Movement disorders and neurogenerative diseases clinic at UTHealth Neurosciences receives new designation as regional Center of Excellence by the Huntington's Disease Society of America

Photo of Erin Full Stimming, MD, working with a patient at the UTHealth Neurosciences Huntington’s Disease Clinic, which has been designated a regional Center of Excellence by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. (Photo by Maricruz Kwon/UTHealth)

In recognition of collaboration with health care teams throughout the state, the movement disorders and neurogenerative diseases clinic at UTHealth Neurosciences was designated a regional Center of Excellence by the Huntington's Disease Society of America.

New UTHealth program offers telemedicine mental health care to first responders at no cost

Counseling through the UTHealth Trauma and Resilience Center’s First Responder Mental Health Treatment Program is funded by the Texas Office of the Attorney General’s Victims of Crime Act. (Photo by Getty Images).

A new program offers first responders evidence-based mental health counseling via telemedicine from behavioral health specialists with the Trauma and Resilience Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

For the love of the game: UTHealth docs headed to Final Four with Houston Cougars

Photo of Andrew Li-Yung Hing, MD, and Paul Shupe, MD, who help to provide exceptional care for the University of Houston's Cougars as they head to the Final Four. (Photo courtesy of Paul Shupe, MD)

For the first time in 37 years, the University of Houston Cougars are headed to the Final Four after beating Oregon State by six points in the NCAA Division I Tournament. For fans everywhere, it was a historic moment to be celebrated. For Paul Shupe, MD, and Andrew Li-Yung Hing, MD, it was all that and much more.

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