The NIH has established a pandemic preparedness research network for research on pathogens that are the most likely to threaten human health. UTMB is one of the institutions selected to participate in the initiative and will receive a grant of approximately $46 million. Find out more about UTMB’s role on the UTMB News page.

A new study has linked moderate caffeine consumption with a lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, or coronary heart disease. Researchers have traditionally linked coffee’s benefits to polyphenols, UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis said, but the “interesting aspect of the study is that they have now linked lower cardiometabolic disease risk to the caffeine found in drinks like coffee or tea.”

UTMB was one of 12 health systems recognized by the Emergency Care Research Institute for their exemplary supply chain management.

“In general, my top choice for patients is the one they like the most,” Dr. Samuel Mathis tells The Healthy for a story on protein in meat.

UTMB’s Dr. Hasan Yasin takes a deep dive into iodine, an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in human health.

Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel write about how scientists at Rice University discovered they can shine near-infrared light on a small molecule to make it vibrate and kill cancer cells like a jackhammer.

UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis spoke to Glam about the short and long-term side effects of biting your nails and provided tips on how to stop.

“Lead can cause effects on all organs throughout the body: skin, blood, bone, nervous system, kidneys, heart and lungs. Really any organ can be poisoned by lead,” UTMB’s Dr. Mark Winter tells the Daily News after small traces of lead contamination were found at a Texas City ISD water fountain.