• I Ate Chickpeas Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

    “Chickpeas are packed full of nutrients and are an incredibly healthy food source,” says UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis. Experts agree one of the standout benefits of chickpeas is their protein and fiber content. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, while fiber helps keep your digestive system running smoothly and can help in maintaining a healthy weight.

  • UTMB Study Identifies an Anti-Aging Protein as Key to Preventing Vision Loss in Glaucoma

    Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch recently made a breakthrough in understanding how aging contributes to glaucoma, the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Their latest study published in Molecular Therapy highlights the crucial role of the anti-aging protein, Sirt6, for preventing vision loss in millions affected by the disease.

  • Your Coffee Habit May Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes—Here's How Many Cups to See Benefits

    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.”

  • NIH establishes pandemic preparedness research network

    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.

  • What you should know about iodine

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

  • Molecular jackhammers are the coolest new cancer killers

    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.

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