Health study finds longevity advantage for Hispanics
Dallas Morning NewsJuly 31, 2013
It’s called the Hispanic Paradox. Despite a generally lower socioeconomic status, Hispanics live more than 2½ years longer than other... more »
Inside UTMB: Seeking new or used books for kids
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 31, 2013
News in this week’s Inside UTMB: The pediatrics department seeks gently used or new books for children in the hospital and the Literacy Program... more »
Drs. Niesel and Herzog: Tick can cause an allergy to meat
Abilene Reporter-NewsJuly 31, 2013
In this week’s Medical Discovery News with UTMB’s David Niesel and Norbert Herzog: Using bug spray is more important than ever —... more »
Acupuncture one of the tools in a program at UTMB
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 31, 2013
The integrative oncology program coordinated by UTMB is part of a national movement for cancer patients coupling the latest medical treatments with ho... more »
High times for ‘Low T’: Inside a testosterone-fueled phenomenon
KERA-FM (NPR 90.1, Dallas)July 31, 2013
In the last decade, the percentage of men being treated for low testosterone more than tripled, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine... more »
Don’t let regrets hold you back
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 30, 2013
By Dr. Victor S. Sierpina and Michelle Sierpina
Regrets, I’ve had a few …. “..but then again, too few to mention. ” Thus... more »
Inside UTMB: Seeking new or used books for kids
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 30, 2013
Inside UTMB
Seeking new or used books for kids
The pediatrics department seeks gently used or new books for children in the hospital and the Lite... more »
Ticked-off meat-eaters
Abilene Reporter-NewsJuly 30, 2013
By Drs. David Niesel and Norbert Herzog
Medical Discovery News
Using bug spray is more important than ever – especially for those who partic... more »
Couple amasses extensive collection of breastfeeding-themed art
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 27, 2013
When you walk into the island home of UTMB professor David Rassin and wife, Glennda, you’ll immediately notice the art. It lines the walls,... more »
Large percentage of medical procedures offer no benefits, study says
Houston ChronicleJuly 26, 2013
At a time when seemingly everyone is concerned about the rising costs of health care, new research suggests as much as 40 percent of medical procedure... more »