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Many women accept poor sleep as a normal part of midlife, but chronic sleep deprivation can affect weight, memory, mood, and overall health. UTMB Health nurse practitioner Ruth Jetty says prioritizing sleep is essential to improving physical and emotional well-being.

Palliative care is not end-of-life care. It can begin at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. UTMB palliative care specialist Dr. Moustafa El Sayed explains how the specialty supports the whole person and helps patients and families navigate serious illness, treatment decisions, and difficult conversations.

BPH is a common, treatable condition in men that can cause frequent urination, interrupted sleep, and other symptoms that interfere with daily life. Medications and minimally invasive procedures offer effective treatment options, and men do not have to accept bladder symptoms as a normal part of aging.

Sleep apnea can affect women differently than men, with midlife symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, headaches, mood changes, and night sweats often mistaken for menopause. Recognizing the signs and seeking an evaluation can lead to effective treatment, better sleep, and improved overall health.

A UTMB family medicine physician is helping reshape how healthcare addresses social needs. New research explores surprising paradoxes in social care — and why embracing complexity could lead to better outcomes for patients and providers.

Instead of simply managing symptoms season after season, immunotherapy works to retrain the immune system and reduce the overall allergic response. For many patients, that means fewer sick days, better sleep, less medication, and more freedom to enjoy daily life.

UTMB has appointed internationally recognized cancer researcher Raghu Kalluri, MD, PhD, as senior vice president, executive director of the UTMB Cancer Center and chief scientific officer, effective Sept. 1.

The UTMB Police Department has earned dual accreditation, a distinction that recognizes excellence in both law enforcement and campus public safety.

Staying proactive with both physical and mental health checkups is a simple step that can have a life-saving impact.

Investigational agent makes cancerous tissue light up during surgery, potentially helping neurosurgeons distinguish tumors from healthy brain tissue.

Aidan Carroll once measured his worth by grades and achievement. After academic struggles, legal trouble, and personal challenges, the UTMB medical student found a deeper sense of purpose and discovered the kind of physician he wants to become.

By bridging the gap between specialized clinical care, integrated pharmacy support and expanded coverage, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is changing how obesity treatment is delivered. Learn how UTMB helps streamline the process so patients can focus on their health rather than paperwork.