"Little wonder that dengue is one of the most common mosquito-borne viral diseases in the world. Scientists estimate that around 390 million infections occur every year, and it’s an important public health concern in Africa." - Dr Marielena Vogel Saivish, research fellow in virology, UTMB

"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised travelers to consider a polio booster when visiting about 30 countries, including destinations that might surprise people, such as the United Kingdom, Spain and Germany," Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp write in their latest column.

"Many people are surprised to learn that poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, claiming more lives annually than firearms or motor vehicles," writes Jessyka Reynoso, an education specialist with the Southeast Southeast Texas Poison Control Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

"That’s why Match Day matters — it’s both culmination and commencement. It’s also high among the reasons institutions such as the medical branch matter. When a significant share of graduates remain in Texas — and a meaningful portion stay right here in Galveston County — the return on that educational investment is tangible," writes Daily News Editor Michael Smith in an editorial on Match Day 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced $5 million in state grants aimed at expanding forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine medical training centers across Texas, including The University of Texas Medical Branch.

"Coffee helps feed the brain with the aroma, the taste, and the moment," UTMB neuroscientist Dr. Agenor Limon said.

Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences faculty members Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp explain why ruling in favor of the rotavirus vaccination for your child is the smart and easy choice.

Researchers have built a new AI system that may predict risks for over 1,000 diseases up to 20 years before symptoms appear. In their column, Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel ask, 'Would you want to know?"

In this episode, Salim S. Hayek, MD, Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer, and Interim Chair of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch, discusses how AI-driven referral triage and operational redesign can reduce administrative burden and improve patient access. He also shares how health systems can build strong foundations for growth amid financial pressure and regulatory uncertainty.

"Peptides have the possibility of providing significant health benefits when used appropriately," Dr. Samuel Mathis writes in his most recent column. "However, at this time, there is not enough evidence to support those being advertised as healthy alternatives to healthy eating and regular physical activity."