Holiday travel can expose children to disrupted routines, crowded gatherings, and illness-causing germs, but a few simple precautions can help reduce the risk of illness.
After four years as an Army armor officer, Kelsey Clement, a first-year medical student at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), returned to his lifelong goal of becoming a physician with greater maturity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of service.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ medical emergency has highlighted the risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots in contact sports. Mohammed Zaidan, MD, a pulmonologist at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health), told the Galveston County Daily News that the intense physical trauma of contact sports, such as a cleat strike to the calf, can increase the risk of blood clots that may initially be mistaken for routine sports injuries.
The first vice president of Brain Health Transformation at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) brings a personal mission and global experience to a new approach to brain health.
When it comes to your heart and your health, it’s far better to err on the side of caution, because, as you may have heard, learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.
UTMB has been named a 2026 Digital Health Most Wired recipient by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) for the fourth consecutive year.
UTMB celebrated the opening of its Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine with a keynote lecture exploring how advances in space medicine could transform healthcare on Earth and support future missions beyond it.
The recognition honors excellence in vaccine research, development, and contributions to the global scientific community.
What if exploring a career in healthcare could begin in sixth grade? A new partnership between Clear Creek ISD and UTMB is helping Victory Lakes Intermediate students turn curiosity into hands-on experience.
UTMB and The University of Osaka have been awarded funding from the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund to advance development of a next-generation vaccine against Lassa fever.
Shopping for Marketplace health insurance this year? UTMB Health experts share three important tips to help you navigate open enrollment, verify provider networks, and maximize available financial assistance.
Harsh Thaker, MD, PhD, newly appointed chair of the UTMB Department of Pathology, sees pathology as a bridge between science and medicine, researchers and clinicians, and increasingly, between emerging technologies and the delivery of better patient care.
Driven by a shared commitment to the university's mission, teamwork, and community well-being, UTMB colleagues came together for a 100-mile ride around Galveston Bay.
UTMB Health physicians Megan Berman and Richard Rupp discuss the pros and cons of receiving multiple vaccines at one time.
Competing against six other nurse anesthesia programs, the UTMB team took the coveted boot trophy in the College Bowl Showdown at the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists annual meeting.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to breast health. Understanding your risk, staying aware of changes, and discussing appropriate screening with your healthcare provider can help support early detection and better outcomes.
Researchers are recruiting adults 65 and older to spend approximately eight weeks using ElliQ, a social companion robot designed to keep seniors healthy, engaged, and informed while alleviating the effects of loneliness and social isolation.
MASLD, formerly known as fatty liver disease, often causes no symptoms but can signal broader metabolic health problems and progress to liver scarring, cirrhosis, or liver cancer.
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From muscle health to lasting habits, this podcast explores why movement is one of the most powerful tools for preventing disease and improving quality of life.
Three students from The UTMB Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have been awarded highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) F31 predoctoral fellowships.