UTMB study links flame-retardant chemicals with preterm births
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 17, 2015
By UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch have determined that maternal exposure to high levels... more »
Medical Discovery News-Study links changes in DNA to C-section deliveries
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 17, 2015
By Norbert Herzog and David Niesel
In the climax of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” the title character is sword fighting and... more »
Victor S. Sierpina-FAST facts on dementia
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 17, 2015
By Victor S. Sierpina
Once upon a time, people didn’t live so long. Elders, if they survived into old age, were revered in society for their... more »
Inside UTMB-Infant Special Care Unit expands, enhances patient and family care
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 17, 2015
By UTMB COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
UTMB has expanded its Infant Special Care Unit to double its previous size, with a new capacity for up to 55... more »
Getting tattooed & eating human ashes: 6 Strange ‘addictions'
Live ScienceFebruary 13, 2015
There are things that people develop cravings for that psychologists may not recognize as true addictions. One of these is tanning. Tanning... more »
Light alcohol consumption can stave off dementia
West Valley NewspapersFebruary 13, 2015
Continuing Coverage: Dear Caregiver Coach: I was surprised recently when I read that having a drink or two can help stave off Alzheimer’s. What... more »
Twists, turns, eventually led to promising Ebola vaccine
Huffington PostFebruary 13, 2015
It took 16 years of twists and turns. Over and over, NIH’s Dr. Nancy Sullivan thought she was close to an Ebola vaccine, only to see the next... more »
Study: Exhaust from newer diesel engines not linked to cancer
Overdrive MagazineFebruary 13, 2015
Lifetime exposure to modern diesel exhaust does not induce tumors or precancerous changes, according to the first comprehensive study of the matter.... more »
Chili peppers may fire up weight loss
CBC NewsFebruary 13, 2015
Chili peppers may fire up weight loss
CBS News, Feb. 9, 2015
If you like your chili peppers flaming hot, you may be in for a slimming surprise.... more »
Recovering past roadblocks to build a promising Ebola vaccine
FoxNews.comFebruary 13, 2015
It took 16 years of twists and turns. Over and over, NIH’s Dr. Nancy Sullivan thought she was close to an Ebola vaccine, only to see the next ex... more »