Here's why women may be the best suited for spaceflight
National GeographicJune 12, 2019
National Geographic, June 12, 2019
Throughout the history of space travel about 11 percent of the astronauts have been women. For decades, NASA... more »
Medical cannabis states have lower rates of opioid prescriptions
PharmaFile June 12, 2019
PharmaFile, June 12, 2019
Research conducted at UTMB found that fewer opioids are prescribed in states allowing medical marijuana use. “As... more »
New approaches to stroke rehabilitation
Galveston County Daily NewsJune 12, 2019
The Galveston County Daily News, June 12, 2019
In his weekly column, Victor Sierpina looks at advances being made in treating stroke patients. [See... more »
Inside UTMB
Galveston County Daily NewsJune 12, 2019
The Galveston County Daily News, June 12, 2019
SCI Café is growing in north Galveston County
Bhardwaj appointed vice ... more »
Lower rates of opioid prescriptions in states that implemented medical cannabis use laws
June 11, 2019
GALVESTON, Texas – Using data from privately-insured adults, new findings from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston revealed that... more »
Lower rates of opioid prescriptions in states that implemented medical cannabis use laws
June 11, 2019
GALVESTON, Texas – Using data from privately-insured adults, new findings from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston revealed that... more »
Five honored with UTMB's Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award
June 6, 2019
GALVESTON, Texas – The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston recently recognized five alumni for their accomplishments by presenting... more »
Fighting your cravings: Researchers identify new brain circuits that can help curb junk food cravings
Your News June 6, 2019
[your] News, June 6, 2019
A neural circuit in the brain that regulates craving for more food, identified by researchers at UTMB led by Jonathan... more »
Fibromyalgia origin: Insulin resistance?
Health Beat June 5, 2019
Health Beat, June 5, 2019
Research conducted by UTMB professor Miguel Pappolla finds that insulin resistance may be key to fibromyalgia’s... more »
New evidence for the Mediterranean diet in eye health
Galveston County Daily NewsJune 4, 2019
The Galveston County Daily News, June 4, 2019
This week, Victor Sierpina discusses the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for a blinding condition... more »