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UTMB nurse practitioner Ruth Diamampo Jetty sits at a computer in a clinical exam room, smiling at the camera. She wears a dark jacket over scrubs and has a stethoscope around her neck.

September 9, 2026, 8:39 a.m. by Katherine Adams

Many women accept poor sleep as a normal part of midlife, but chronic sleep deprivation can affect weight, memory, mood, and overall health. UTMB Health nurse practitioner Ruth Jetty says prioritizing sleep is essential to improving physical and emotional well-being.

doctor holding lung graphic

October 14, 2021, 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Shawn Nishi

October is Healthy Lung Month, and November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a perfect time to prioritize our lung health.

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