This is “a compelling study” with several important insights about risks, says UTMB’s Dr. Gregory Gray about a study that shows that animals farmed for fur are loaded with viruses that could cause harm to humans.

“As we move past Labor Day weekend, the symbolic start of fall, it’s the perfect time to think about vaccinations to prepare for the colder months ahead,” write Vaccine Smarts columnists Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp. Flu and Covid vaccines are a top priority and are recommended by the CDC for everyone six months and older, they write.

Dr. Victor S. Sierpina argues for giving peace a chance as war is “one of the most enduring threats to public and personal health.”

“New research has identified a potentially powerful way to control mosquitoes that involves your skin microbiome,” write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

UTMB’s Dr. Scott Lea spoke to Univision 45 about the dangers of vibrio vulnificus infections also known as “flesh eating bacteria.” If untreated, infections can lead to amputations and death. “We see four to six cases a year,” Lea said.

Becker's asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their ideas to boost the patient experience. UTMB President Dr. Jochen Reiser pointed to patient access and artificial intelligence as key areas.

“It’s estimated that one cup of matcha has ten times more antioxidants than a cup of tea or coffee and has improved absorption of nutrients as well,” Dr. Samuel Mathis tells The Healthy for this story on the benefits of matcha tea.

Dr. Samuel Mathis weighed in on the health benefits of lemon water.

Research has shown supplemental taurine can extend the life of worms and mice, and improves the long-term health of monkeys and new research in humans is starting to match the results found in animals, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

“Right now those guys are feeling very vulnerable, and very, very few are willing to cooperate,” UTMB’s Dr. Gregory Gray tells the New York Times about farm workers dealing with the spread of bird flu. There is a chance the virus will burn through and disappear but that could take months or years the Times reports.