Children who get spanked more likely to be violent toward future dating partners
December 5, 2017
A new study by researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found a link between children who experience corporal punishment and... more »
Children who get spanked more likely to be violent toward future dating partners
December 5, 2017
A new study by researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found a link between children who experience corporal punishment and... more »
Medical Discovery News: MRI is ‘Cadillac” of medical imaging
Abilene Reporter NewsDecember 4, 2017
David Niesel and Norbert Herzog discuss magnetic resonance imaging. According to the doctors, MRI is more than an evolution of the x-ray. It is... more »
Decreasing blood pressure in older adults
JamaDecember 4, 2017
Results from a recently published study suggest blood pressure begins to decline up to 18 years before death, with the sharpest dip occurring in the... more »
How to "Holiday-Proof" your sleep schedule
December 4, 2017
The holidays are hectic and can wreak havoc on your sleep schedule.
Dr. Sara Nowakowski, a sleep expert and clinical psychologist at The University... more »
Jones new dean of school of nursing
The Chronicle of Higher EducationDecember 3, 2017
The appointment of Deborah Jones as dean of UTMB’s School of Nursing was included in this roundup of appointments, resignations and deaths in... more »
How sleep disorders affect us
Galveston County Daily NewsNovember 29, 2017
Victor Sierpina continues to examine the importance of a good night’s sleep. Research has revealed a variety of negative effects of not getting... more »
Medical Discovery News: Scientists working on biodegradable batteries for use in the body
Abilene Reporter NewsNovember 27, 2017
In this week’s column, David Niesel and Norbert Herzog discuss work being conducted to develop a biodegradable battery for medical use in... more »
Local high school students attend clinical rounds at League City Campus
Fox 26 HoustonNovember 26, 2017
Students in the health sciences class at Clear Falls High School receive hands on experience by participating in clinical rounds with staff at... more »
Later school start times give students a lift
Houston ChronicleNovember 21, 2017
In this guest column, UTMB’s Sara Nowakowski encourages school districts to adopt later start times allowing students to get more sleep. The... more »