• Yellow Jack: a modern threat to Asia-Pacific countries?

    A new study coauthored by UTMB researchers Dr. Scott Weaver and Dr. Nikos Vasilakis says yellow fever could be the next big global health scare—especially in Asia. A century after public health pioneer H.R. Carter first warned of yellow fever spreading to Asia, this recent study published in Nature, outlines how rapid urbanization, low vaccination rates, and global travel could set the stage for a yellow fever outbreak in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • The effects of marijuana use on your DNA

    Despite growing legalization and widespread use, marijuana has been shown to cause changes in the human epigenome—chemical modifications to DNA that can influence gene activity and be passed down through generations. In this week’s Medical Discovery News column, Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel explain recent findings on how cannabis use can alter the human epigenome—chemical changes to DNA that may impact health and be passed to future generations.

  • 9 Houston universities make U.S. News' 2025 list of top grad schools

    The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is named No. 5 best Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Texas: No. 76 nationally. U.S. News & World Report published its annual national "Best Graduate Schools" rankings on April 8. They look at several programs including business, education, engineering, fine arts, health, and many others. Several graduate programs also appeared among the top 10 in a Texas-wide comparison.

  • What you need to know about Covid boosters this spring

    Think you’re done with Covid vaccines? Think again, write Drs. Richard Rupp and Megan Berman. There is moderate Covid activity in the South and now is a good time for those 65 or older or people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised to get a booster.

  • How petroleum byproducts may be fueling our health crisis

    As chronic diseases surge across the country, it’s worth asking: Could this deep-rooted dependency on petrochemicals be a silent contributor, asks Dr. Hasan Yasin in this column for the Daily News.

  • A vaccine for lung cancer, wouldn't that be great?

    A new vaccine is being tested to treat lung cancer not involving infectious agents., write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their weekly Medical Discovery News column. The new vaccine teaches the immune system to recognize and attack lung cancer cells.

  • These STIs can increase your risk of dementia

    The virus responsible for herpes can potentially increasing the risk of dementia, reported Australia’s Herald Sun. Dr. Giulio Taglialatela spoke to the Herald Sun about a recent UTMB study on the topic and emphasized the need for more research.

  • UTMB earns national recognition for antimicrobial program

    “Being one of the first members of this program, it is rewarding to have all the hard work and accomplishments of our antimicrobial stewardship program recognized as a Center of Excellence,” said UTMB’s Scott Ferren, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Pharmacy Leader. UTMB’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program won national recognition for its work.

  • Long-term measles health risks include immune amnesia, brain swelling and hearing loss

    Dr. Susan McLellan spoke to the Dallas Morning News about the long-term health risks of measles. After a measles infection, McLellan said, the body is at risk for severe infections from bacteria and viruses such as streptococcus; Haemophilus influenza type b, which primarily affect children age five and younger; and adenoviruses, which typically cause respiratory illnesses like the common cold. This news was also shared by the Seattle Times.

Categories