Dr. Samuel Mathis takes some time in this week’s column to explore how over-the-counter pain relievers work. “Over-the-counter medications are generally safe when used appropriately according to their instructions,” Mathis writes.

Recent studies have focused on the consumption of meat, especially processed meats, as an important risk factor for colorectal cancer, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest Medical Discover News column. They write that according to a recent study, “Eating just 2.5 ounces a day of red and processed meats led to a 32 percent and 40 percent greater risk, respectively, for colorectal cancer.”

UTMB Health is proud to welcome Rosanna Moreno as the new Administrator and Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) of the Angleton Danbury Campus, where she officially began her role on Sept. 2, 2025.

Medscape reports on a study published earlier this year that found that CT scans may be a major cause of cancer. Those results are disputed by many. Medscape quoted a letter penned by UTMB’s Chris Hsu, Alexander David and Dr. James Roberts that states the study doesn’t take recent innovations in medical imaging into account. “This leads to an overestimation of the projected risk of cancer alongside the upward trend of CT use,” Medscape quotes from the letter.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025.

A groundbreaking University of Texas Medical Branch study that revealed how blood clots form under pressure has earned national recognition. The research, led by Yunfeng Chen, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, has been awarded the 2025 Horizon Award, which includes a $15,000 prize honoring an outstanding publication of the past year.

Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of UTMB and CEO of UTMB Health, spoke to Becker’s about rethinking what growth means and how organizations deliver care. “UTMB’s most unexpected growth has been in pharmacy, where retail and specialty services have delivered more than 30% compound annual growth rate over the past three years,” Reiser said.

Dr. Jochen Reiser, President of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of the UTMB Health System, is representing Texas and UTMB on the global stage this week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Dr. Vineet Gupta joined KHOU to talk about a nasal spray treatment for Alzheimer’s developed at UTMB. “You are looking at six to eight years before all the testing is complete and this becomes a medicine that doctors are able to prescribe,” Gupta said.

The Moody Brain Health Institute, a neuroscience hub dedicated to rapidly advancing discoveries in biomedical neuroscience into clinical applications, has announced the recipients of its 3rd Annual Collaborative Pilot Grant Program.

Eight simple, but effective tips to prevent injuries during practice and competition.

The University of Texas Medical Branch welcomed three celebrated researchers as presenters at the “Navigating Dual Frontiers: Psychiatry & Women’s Health Symposium,” happening today in Levin Hall.

The Tree of Life, displayed in the Jennie Sealy Hospital lobby, stands as a lasting tribute to transplant recipients and to deceased and living donors who have given the gift of life through organ donation.

Dr. Nicole Christians, an allergist and immunologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), combines personal experience with professional expertise to deliver compassionate allergy care. Inspired by her own childhood struggle with allergic diseases, Dr. Christians pursued a career in Allergy and Immunology, specializing in allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, food and environmental allergies, and allergy shots.

UTMB Health has been recognized as a top performer in Vizient’s Bernard A. Birnbaum Quality and Accountability Awards for Pediatric Hospital Services, earning the seventh overall rank in the nation.

UTMB Health was recognized as a top performer in Vizient’s Bernard A. Birnbaum Quality and Accountability Awards for Pediatric Hospital Services.

From reducing inflammation to improving gut health and blood sugar levels, berries have a myriad of health benefits writes Dr. Samuel Mathis. “Consider adding 1/2 a cup of berries to your daily diet for the greatest health benefits,” Mathis writes.

Fungal infections kill more than a million people every year worldwide but we still don’t have a single licensed vaccine to prevent them, write Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp. The Vaccine Smarts writers dig into the challenges scientists face in creating a vaccine against the various fungi spreading disease.

The lives of hundreds of women could be saved if they underwent not only the tried-and-true mammography but also additional imaging to screen for breast cancer, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel.

Staying active is one of the most important things you can do for your health—no matter your age. UTMB offers resources, consultations and physical therapy programs designed to help you stay strong, flexible and healthy throughout every stage of life.