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.

Some astronauts experience vision changes while in space, a condition called Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome. “We still do not know exactly what causes this syndrome, and not everyone gets it,” said UTMB’s Dr. Sara Zwart but her research study, which is making its way to the International Space Station, will test whether a daily B vitamin supplement can prevent or mitigate the problem.

“All of the wonderful qualities of human milk, particularly mother’s own milk, is just incredibly beneficial for these newborns,” UTMB’s Dr. Lisa Cleveland tells radio station WVTF. While not all medical providers are up to date on the latest recommendations, it is safe for mothers to breast feed their babies when they are in medically assisted treatment for addiction.