Dr. Stan Watowich penned a piece for The Academic about NNMT inhibitors, a new class of drugs that could change how people age. “Imagine a world where ageing doesn’t mean losing strength but gaining a new lease on life,” Watowich writes. “That’s the promise of NNMT inhibitors, and it’s an exciting future that could soon become a reality.”

Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel discuss the origins of coffee in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

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.