• Houston Business Journal names 2023 Women Who Mean Business honorees

    UTMB’s Vivan Tat, a graduate student in Experimental Pathology and co-founder and co-leader of Taking Our Best Shot, was named a Woman to Watch by the Houston Business Journal in its 2023 Women Who Mean Business Awards. The criteria for selection according to the journal included career achievement, contribution to company and city success, community involvement and leadership.

  • a young child wearing a button down shirt and a bow tie seated at a table, gazing at a head of broccoli being presented to them.

    Healthy eating for children

    A well-balanced diet is essential for healthy growth and development, so be sure your child is getting a good mix of proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

  • image of mom and two daughters selecting clothes for the day. all three have strawberry blonde hair. The girls are sitting on a bench by their clothes while the mom holds up a jacked on a hanger to the right.

    Morning routines and back to school

    A good morning routine starts at night. Learn what steps you can take to help make getting out the door easier for everyone in the family.

  • illustration of black father - drawn dressed in a white t-shirt holding a book - with child reading a bedtime story.

    Bedtime tips from a pediatrician

    Dr. Linda Neely-Shelmire knows sleep is a pillar of a child's good health, so she's passionate about helping parents establish solid bedtime routines.

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    COPD-specific clinics might mean fewer ER visits

    A clinic specifically designed to educate, manage and treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means fewer emergency room visits for patients, according to a new study.

  • Young boy with gray shirt and gray backpack in front of school with left arm exposed revealing a bandaid on the upper portion of his arm.

    Back-to-school immunizations

    Pediatrician Dr. Lee Elam offers a high-level breakdown of some of the typical vaccinations needed throughout childhood.

  • Caucasian boy with glasses playing basketball with younger black boy on an outdoor court in the sun with a palm tree in the background

    Avoiding sports-related heat injuries

    Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses include nausea, fatigue, headaches and muscle cramps. Staying hydrated, taking breaks and seeking shade are just some ways to beat the heat and stay healthy.

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