The UTMB NICU reading program recently received the 2025 Children’s Literary Program Award from SMART Family Literacy. What started as a two-week read-a-thon in 2022 has grown into an ongoing reading program, giving volunteers, students, and parents the opportunity to read to the youngest UTMB patients.

A new UTMB study published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that U.S. life expectancy was already in crisis long before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to face alarming threats from shifting patterns in chronic disease and emerging cancers.

The Blue Zones Project is based on research into regions around the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives. The initiative focuses on improving community environments such as workplaces, schools, restaurants, and neighborhoods so that healthy choices become the easy choices.

Discover how allergy shots retrain your immune system and deliver lasting relief from stubborn allergies.

UTMB specialists return to tackle obesity myths, treatments, and red flags—bringing clarity to one of today’s most misunderstood health topics.

One lost hour can throw your whole rhythm off. Learn why daylight saving time feels so rough—and how to reset faster.

The cardiac CT team was recognized among the top 12% worldwide for delivering precise, noninvasive coronary imaging that enhances patient care across all campuses.

Allergy visit coming up? Learn what to expect at your first appointment and how to get the most out of your care.

UTMB is inviting retirees in Galveston County to volunteer at its Galveston campus, where they can greet visitors, guide patients, and support care teams. With flexible roles for all ages, the UTMB volunteer program offers a meaningful way to stay active while making a difference in patients’ lives.

The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Family Medicine Pharmacy team received the Clinical Pearl Award at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 2025 Annual Meeting.

Dr. Gulshan Sharma has once again earned national recognition for his leadership and innovation—but the story behind his sustained impact at UTMB is even more compelling. Discover how his vision continues to shape excellence in care and quality across the institution.

UTMB Police is inviting public input to help strengthen service quality and community trust. Explore how you can share your feedback.

UTMB is preparing to roll out Zebra mobile devices across inpatient units, bringing faster communication, greater mobility, and more efficient workflows to clinical teams.

Every three months, one inpatient and one ambulatory unit will be recognized for exemplifying our commitment to compassion and excellence.

Subtle symptoms masked a serious heart issue, until advanced imaging uncovered the real cause and opened the door to lifesaving care.

The “downside” of losing weight quickly—from medication, surgery or diet alone—can affect your energy, strength, digestion, and long-term success.

UTMB Health specialists reveal how faint, easily overlooked heartbeat changes could point to hidden rhythm issues—and why early attention matters.

UTMB specialists introduced a new system that tailors CT heart scans to the individual patient and minimizes radiation exposure.

UTMB is partnering with research leaders across the country to investigate a newly identified driver of aging—and to explore whether a targeted antiviral therapy could help extend health and independence later in life.