Researchers are increasingly linking age-related changes in the intestinal microbiome to chronic inflammation, liver dysfunction, and higher cancer risk, suggesting gut health plays a key role in long-term disease prevention.

Preventive women’s health care isn’t just about annual checklists, it’s about catching concerns early and building care that lasts a lifetime. UTMB Health doctors explain why the appointments women delay may matter most.

Hurricane season on the Texas Gulf Coast is inevitable, making early and consistent preparation essential to reduce risks. UTMB emergency preparedness experts emphasize that even in quieter years, a single storm can cause major damage, so residents should plan ahead, build emergency kits, secure property and stay informed throughout the season.

From bold innovation to measurable impact, Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, at UTMB is redefining what leadership looks like in modern healthcare. Learn why The Galveston County Daily News named him Business Person of the Year.

The university’s infectious disease researchers helped generate preclinical data that moved the vaccine into FDA cleared Phase 1 trials, earning national recognition for their role in a multiagency effort to counter a growing global health threat.

Having scaled five of the renowned Seven Summits, Dr. Harold Pine, UTMB Health pediatric ENT, plans to attempt the tallest one, Mount Everest, in 2027. But first, he will embark on a Mount Everest medical mission this month, providing round-the-clock medical care for conditions such as altitude-related illnesses, frostbite, and injuries.

Blaine Pogue suffered sudden cardiac arrest during a gym workout in Dickinson, and a rapid “chain of survival" — including bystander CPR, EMS response, and emergency care at UTMB Health — kept him alive after 34 minutes without a pulse. Despite low odds of survival, swift defibrillation, continuous resuscitation, and advanced hospital treatment restored his heartbeat, allowing him to recover.