Sugar sweetened beverages increase the risk of gout

Galveston County Daily NewsJune 20, 2017

In his weekly column, UTMB’s Victor Sierpina discusses gout, an extremely painful form of arthritis that is becoming more common. Studies have... more »

Five UTMB alumni honored with Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Awards

Texas Medical Center NewsJune 20, 2017

Five exceptional UTMB School of Medicine alumni received the 2017 Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award earlier this month. This news also... more »

New cancer drug makes commonly prescribed chemo drug more effective when given together

Science NewslineJune 20, 2017

Researchers have found a way to increase the effectiveness of a widely used cancer drug, according to a new study. UTMB’s Satish Srivastave... more »

Vaginal bacteria inhibit herpes and Zika transmission

Health 24June 20, 2017

UTMB researchers find that vaginal bacteria that are important for a healthy vaginal system may have added benefits of inhibiting the sexually... more »

Young cancer survivors more often have cost-related nonadherence

Oncology Nurse AdvisorJune 20, 2017

Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer are more likely to report financial concerns that often result in them not taking a medication as... more »

Possible carbon monoxide poisoning antidote found

Abilene Reporter-NewsJune 20, 2017

Recognizing that more research needs to be conducted, Norbert Herzog and David Niesel discuss neuroglobin, a member protein related to hemoglobin... more »

Five UTMB alumni honored with Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Awards

Public NowJune 20, 2017

Information on the 2017 Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award winners. The award honors the memory of Dr. Ashbel Smith who was instrumental in the... more »

Vaginal bacteria may affect herpes and Zika transmission

Doctors LoungeJune 20, 2017

In preliminary findings, UTMB researchers found that vaginal bacteria may affect the sexually transmitted Zika virus and herpes simplex virus-2,... more »

Auxiliary volunteers add special touch to UTMB

The FactsJune 20, 2017

The members of the auxiliary volunteer program at UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus are the subject of this story from The Facts in Brazoria... more »

Zika outlook less dire as disease wanes in Southern Hemisphere

Houston ChronicleJune 20, 2017

UTMB’s Scott Weaver is a contributor for this story that examines what the impact of Zika may be this year. Most experts say the disease is wani... more »

Preventing premature cell death

Texas Medical Center NewsJune 20, 2017

New research conducted by UTMB’s Ken Fujise finds that fortilin, a 172-amino acid protein, plays a role in the death of cells that could help... more »

What is a teaching kitchen?

Galveston County Daily NewsJune 20, 2017

In his weekly column, UTMB’s Victor Sierpina discusses teaching kitchens, a new way to educate, motivate and shape healthier nutrition. UTMB&rsq... more »

What are the health effects of magnesium?

Galveston County Daily NewsMay 30, 2017

In his weekly column, UTMB’s Victor Sierpina discusses the importance of the mineral magnesium, which is present in over 300 essential... more »

If you want to make proper gains, try protein blending

Metro UKMay 30, 2017

Many people chug protein shakes as part of their fitness routine and many of the drinks contain only one form of protein. This article looks at UTMB... more »

Duck-Billed diabetes treatment

Huffington PostMay 30, 2017

In their latest Medical Discovery News column Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel look at the duck-billed platypus which has a venomous spur on... more »

Shrimp dealers weigh benefits of new solution for melanosis

Seafood SourceMay 30, 2017

Melanosis, unsightly black spots that appear on the bodies of harvested raw shrimp is not spoilage, but rather is caused by a naturally occurring... more »

You Think Your Commute is Tough?

Huffington PostMay 22, 2017

Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability in older people today and was also a common problem in ancient Egypt, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and... more »

Energized energy drinks

Huffington PostMay 22, 2017

Energy drinks are one of the most popular dietary supplements on the market today, particularly among teens and young adults. In their latest Medical... more »

Experts expecting ‘flea-for-all” this month

Galveston County Daily NewsMay 22, 2017

Fleas can live year-round in Galveston but May is the beginning of high hatch season. UTMB’s Lucas Blanton says it is important to use... more »

Zika virus: New warning all families need to know

KPRC-NBCMay 22, 2017

Three UTMB experts were featured in this Zika virus update on the NBC local Houston TV affiliate. UTMB’s Abbey Berenson spoke about a survey... more »

UTMB seeks $156 million for League City campus expansion

Galveston County Daily NewsMay 19, 2017

UTMB President Dr. David Callender presented a $156.6 million expansion plan of the League City Campus to the UT System Tuesday. The project includes... more »

Study finds knowledge gaps among pregnant women as Texas prepares for more Zika cases

Houston Public MediaMay 19, 2017

As public health officials continue to deal with the spread of Zika a new UTMB study finds that one of their biggest challenges is a knowledge gap. Ac... more »

Primary care is primary

Galveston County Daily NewsMay 19, 2017

In his weekly column, Victor Sierpina stresses the need for a greater emphasis on primary care verses specialized care. According to Sierpina,... more »

Bladder cancer survival worse among women despite RC

Renal & Urology NewsMay 19, 2017

Research conducted at UTMB finds that among stage 2 to state 4 bladder cancer patients, women had lower cancer-specific survival than men. It has... more »