Earth Day observation set for Friday
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 18, 2017
The University of Texas Medical Branch’s 25th annual observance of Earth Day will take place Friday. Festivities will be held on the... more »
Earth Day observation set for Friday
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 18, 2017
The University of Texas Medical Branch’s 25th annual observance of Earth Day will take place Friday. Festivities will be held on the... more »
Measles can be deadly
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2017
Before the vaccine, nearly all children got measles by the time they were 15. While thought of as a relatively benign childhood disease before 1963,... more »
Why smoking may be more of a pain than you knew
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2017
By now, pretty much everyone in the civilized world is aware of the risks of smoking. On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I was fascinated and horrified... more »
Groundbreaking for new education center set for April 7
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2017
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health Education Center is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. April 7. The $90.4 million, 160,000 square-foot facility is... more »
Bacteria and zits
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2017
Most of the time, we live in peaceful coexistence with the numerous bacteria that live on our skin. But sometimes we live through the indignity of... more »
Seasonal allergies: It’s not too late to take action
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2017
A mild winter and early spring means seasonal allergies are here. UTMB’s Meera Gupta spoke about what can trigger allergic reactions and some... more »
Fourth-year medical students learn their 'matches'
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2017
UTMB medical students were highlighted in the local newspaper as they learned where they will go for their residencies. “This is basically... more »
Should You Donate Your Eggs?
U.S. News & World ReportApril 12, 2017
UTMB’s Shannon Clark was quoted in a story that outlines tips and things to know before becoming an egg donor. "Make sure you're educated... more »
Two Genes Team Up to Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis, Study Indicates
Multiple Sclerosis News TodayApril 12, 2017
A team of researchers, led by UTMB scientists, found that the presence and interaction of two particular gene variants could lead to a significantly... more »