New method may halt Alzheimer's disease
Business StandardMarch 21, 2014
Researchers have discovered a new method that may halt the progression of dementia caused by accumulation of a protein known as tau. Normally, tau... more »
Is your penis normal?
Men’s HealthMarch 21, 2014
While you probably consider yourself normal, your penis could be seen as strange to another guy—like your urogolist. You may have... more »
Accolades
Texas Medical Center NewsMarch 20, 2014
David W. Niesel has been named vice president and dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UTMB. He has been interim VP and dean in the... more »
Keeping Kids Healthy: Be cautious with hot water around children, elderly
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 20, 2014
In the latest Keeping Kids Healthy column by UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly: Thirty seconds of exposure to water at 130 degrees will cause a... more »
UTMB research explores treatment for deadly Ebola, Marburg viruses
Texas Medical Center NewsMarch 20, 2014
Continuing coverage: A collaborative effort involving UTMB and three other entities aims to develop vaccines and treatments for the Ebola and Marburg ... more »
UTMB professor named to national advisory council
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 20, 2014
Continuing coverage: UTMB Professor George R. Saade has been appointed to the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council of the Nati... more »
UTMB researchers discover a way to potentially slow down Alzheimer’s
March 19, 2014
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have discovered a way to potentially halt the progression of dementia caused by... more »
UTMB researchers discover a way to potentially slow down Alzheimer’s
March 19, 2014
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have discovered a way to potentially halt the progression of dementia caused by... more »
Chikungunya may explode with rainy season
New ScientistMarch 19, 2014
Since the virus first appeared in the Americas last December, cases have soared past 8,000 on five Caribbean islands and French Guiana. And it could... more »
Nontraditional desks improve health, boost bottom lines
Houston Business JournalMarch 19, 2014
Sitting all day at work isn’t just bad for your employees’ health, it’s also bad for your bottom line. Treadmill-equipped walking de... more »