Health and Wellness

New pill extends survival in pancreatic cancer patients

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New pill extends survival in pancreatic cancer patients

A new experimental pill, daraxonrasib, significantly extended survival for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, offering new hope in treating one of the deadliest cancers.

New policy limits minors without adult supervision at water park

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New policy limits minors without adult supervision at water park

Schlitterbahn Galveston requires guests 17 and younger to have an adult chaperone over Memorial Day weekend, citing safety and a family-friendly environment.

Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

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Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Texas lawmakers are examining rising health care costs as Houston- and Galveston-area families face growing financial strain and one of the nation’s highest uninsured rates.

Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

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Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

Galveston is experiencing early-season heat and high humidity, with “feels-like” temperatures near 90 degrees prompting health warnings about dehydration and heat-related illness.

New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents

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New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch are recruiting thousands of Galveston County residents for a long-term cardiovascular study to understand how lifestyle, environment, and other factors shape heart health.

UTMB launches large-scale heart study to track aging and brain health

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UTMB launches large-scale heart study to track aging and brain health

The University of Texas Medical Branch has begun enrolling thousands of participants in the Galveston Heart Study, a long-term research initiative examining how cardiovascular health, brain function, and aging are connected.

Health and Wellness

New pill extends survival in pancreatic cancer patients

New policy limits minors without adult supervision at water park

Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents

UTMB launches large-scale heart study to track aging and brain health

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