Feeling exhausted has become the norm for many women in midlife, but it doesn't have to be. Ruth Diomampo Jetty, nurse practitioner at UTMB Health, encourages women to pay attention to persistent sleep challenges and prioritize better rest for their overall health. 💤 Read more https://utmb.us/gpj

DNA and RNA research is opening new possibilities for medicine.

Alexander Bukreyev, PhD, leads the new Center for Nucleic Acid Technologies, bringing researchers and clinicians together to help move promising discoveries closer to patient care.

🧬Learn more: https://utmb.us/gqd

For premature and micropreemie babies, access to human milk can help support growth and development.

Thanks in part to NICU nurse Julia Scribner, RN, the milk bank drop-off site is making donation easier. Nearly 6k ounces have been collected.

Learn more: https://utmb.us/gqb

Receiving unexpected medical news can be overwhelming. That's why the Oliver Center at UTMB encourages patients to consider audio recording important healthcare conversations. Having a recording helps ensure you fully understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and next steps. https://utmb.us/gq0

We’re kicking off our Homecoming feature series with Dr. Nishi, who came to UTMB as a medical student in '01.

Now a division chief, she reflects on the mentors, relationships & opportunities that shaped her journey and her commitment to paying it forward. https://utmb.us/gpa

As routines shift with the start of a new school year, nutrition can play an important role. UTMB Health experts Dr. Samreen, Dr. Stark, and registered dietitian Chelsea Hoover share insights on making nutrition a sustainable part of everyday life. 🍎 https://utmb.us/gon

Getting sick is normal. Constant infections, longer recoveries, & repeated antibiotic use may not be. Dr. Christians, Allergy & Immunology specialist at UTMB Health, explains why taking a closer look at your health is important. https://utmb.us/glz

Why does a person continue seeking drugs when doing so becomes increasingly difficult, frustrating, or harmful?

New UTMB research published in Frontiers in Psychiatry explores the “frustration brake failure” hypothesis and the role frustration may play in overcoming addiction. https://utmb.us/gn2

Palliative care and hospice care are often confused, but they are different.

At UTMB Health, the palliative care team supports patients with serious illnesses during treatment, focusing on quality of life and care for the whole person. Read more: https://utmb.us/gls

UTMB is collaborating with OpenEvidence to bring evidence-based AI into clinical workflows, giving clinicians secure access to answers supported by trusted medical literature and clinical guidelines.

Learn more about this collaboration: https://utmb.us/gmk

Getting your prescription after an urgent care visit just got easier. UTMB Health has new prescription dispensing kiosks that allow patients to pick up prescribed medications before leaving the clinic. 💊 Read more: https://utmb.us/gmf

How could brain health reshape clinical care?

In a new Journal of Brain Health article, Dr. Jochen Reiser (@utmbpresident.bsky.social), Dr. Harris Eyre and Dr. Mikele Epperly explore how the brain economy could shape prevention, resilience and care.

Read more: https://utmb.us/gm2

Aidan Carroll's journey to psychiatry was shaped by personal experiences and a desire to care for patients beyond their diagnoses. Read more about the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine third-year medical student's path and aspirations: https://utmb.us/glc

Research from physicians at UTMB, published in The Annals of Family Medicine, explores 12 paradoxes shaping social care in primary care, highlighting how efforts to address social needs can create unexpected challenges and opportunities for patients.

Learn more: https://utmb.us/gl7

Fall allergies can be especially challenging, and ragweed is a major culprit. UTMB Health experts are here to help you learn how to keep your symptoms under control and when it may be time to see an allergist. utmbhealth.com/allergy

Scientists are taking a closer look at what shapes how people age, from social interactions, mental health to the gut microbiome & emerging therapies.

The goal: better understand aging and help people live longer, healthier lives.

To learn more, visit: https://utmb.us/gkv

Max Wintermark, MD, brings extensive experience as a physician-scientist, educator & leader to his role as chair of Radiology, with a focus on advancing patient care, imaging services & education.

For more on Dr. Wintermark and his vision for UTMB, visit: https://utmb.us/gkq

We’re proud to share that the League City Campus has earned Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation from The Joint Commission. This recognition highlights our commitment, at UTMB Health, to providing safe and evidence-based care. Learn more https://utmb.us/gkk

Access to weight management medications is changing. Through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, eligible Medicare patients can access certain GLP-1 treatments for a $50 monthly copay.

UTMB specialists can help patients navigate the process.

Read more: https://utmb.us/gkn

What does obesity care look like years after bariatric surgery? At @UTMBHealth, Dr. Samreen, director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Dr. Stark, an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician, dive into the importance of ongoing support. https://utmb.us/gjw