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.

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.

Florida plans to eliminate school vaccine mandates for hepatitis B despite a rise in cases, reports hep. UTMB’s Dr. Scott Weaver explained that the HBV vaccine is safe and that the vaccine is "not a live, replicating virus, unlike some vaccines, so almost anybody can take it. It can be given to very young babies, and it’s very effective.”

In a major step toward supporting premature and sick infants, the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Campus has officially become a donor milk drop-off location for Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin, helping ensure that babies across Texas have access to life-saving nutrition.

A research paper co-authored by a team led by Dr. Alexander Bukreyev from the University of Texas Medical Branch, in collaboration with Moderna, finds that simple mRNA vaccines can be just as effective—or even more effective—than more complex ones that try to mimic a whole virus like Marburg.

If you’re experiencing severe shoulder or elbow pain, there are several nonsurgical treatments available as well as surgical techniques with a successful track record.

A creative new addition to UTMB Health is helping pediatric patients move beyond the confines of their hospital rooms—both physically and imaginatively.

The University of Texas Medical Branch’s Office of the Provost and Office of Faculty Affairs have announced the 2025 UTMB Faculty Excellence Award honorees.

Malnutrition can affect anyone, at any age. During ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week™ 2025, UTMB Health is raising awareness and sharing resources to help families recognize the signs and support better nutrition for healthier lives.

The staff at David’s House in Galveston helps clients with the support they need to break through the barriers that keep them stuck in challenging situations and move forward. And now, David’s House with the help of the University of Texas Medical Branch can offer support with one of the things that can turn everything around—finding a job.

At the University of Texas Medical Branch, pet therapy plays a key role in pediatric care. Certified therapy dogs visit regularly, helping young patients cope with the stress of hospitalization and offering a welcome distraction from any procedures and uncertainty.

UTMB has announced two significant leadership appointments in the John Sealy School of Medicine (JSSOM), reinforcing the institution’s commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and research innovation.

The University of Texas Medical Branch launched its inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo in Laredo, Texas, today. The program is the first hybrid occupational therapy program offered by a public university in Texas.

“Hesitancy remains high, and people think they can deal with Covid now without it,” Dr. Janak Patel tells The New York Times. “But as you can tell, we have big waves, and we still have admissions and deaths.” The Times reported on FDA’s approval of new covid vaccines with new, tighter restrictions on who can get the shots. This news also reported in U.S. News & World Report, El Diario and Drugs.com, among others.