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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Abbey Berenson, MD, MMS, PhD, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UTMB, has received the 2026 Texans Conquer Cancer Award in recognition of her contributions to cancer prevention research and efforts to expand HPV vaccination.

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Safe sleep can be simple: Babies should sleep on their backs, in their own crib or bassinet, on a firm, flat surface free of blankets, toys, and other soft items. During Safe Sleep Awareness Month, UTMB Health pediatric experts remind parents and caregivers that following these practices every time is best.

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Learn what it means to be at high risk for breast cancer and how personalized screening and prevention strategies can help support early detection.

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