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 »
BRCA Testing on the Rise for Those Without Breast or Ovarian Cancers
Texas Medical Center NewsApril 12, 2017
Thanks to increased marketing and interest in BRCA gene testing, more women are getting tested for the gene mutations that can lead to cancer.... more »
Prescription weight-loss medication helps with opiate addiction recovery, study confirms
Science DailyApril 12, 2017
UTMB researchers have found that a prescription weight-loss drug, lorcaserin, reduces the craving for the opiates such as oxycodone. "The... more »