• UTMB nursing students in orange scrubs check charts while standing over a mannequin

    SON designated an Apple Distinguished School for a second time

    The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has once again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction by Apple based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.

  • Special bacteria could ward off mosquitos

    “New research has identified a potentially powerful way to control mosquitoes that involves your skin microbiome,” write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

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    Learning disabilities 101

    During the latest segment with Houston Moms, psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Kimberly Gushanas talked about all things learning disabilities.

  • 87 industry leaders reveal their secrets to elevating patient care

    Becker's asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their ideas to boost the patient experience. UTMB President Dr. Jochen Reiser pointed to patient access and artificial intelligence as key areas.

  • I Drank Matcha Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

    “It’s estimated that one cup of matcha has ten times more antioxidants than a cup of tea or coffee and has improved absorption of nutrients as well,” Dr. Samuel Mathis tells The Healthy for this story on the benefits of matcha tea.

  • A possible clue to anti-aging

    Research has shown supplemental taurine can extend the life of worms and mice, and improves the long-term health of monkeys and new research in humans is starting to match the results found in animals, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

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