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May 6, 2026

How blueberries, strawberries support brain and heart health

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 6, 2026
Research links berry consumption to benefits for brain and heart health. A UT Physicians neurologist shares what matters most — and what food alone can’t do.
May 4, 2026

Electric bike and e-scooter injuries are rising: Safety risks and prevention tips

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 4, 2026
Electric bikes and scooters are increasingly popular, but so are the injuries they cause. Learn the medical risks, common injuries, and safety tips from our UT Physicians healthcare expert.
April 28, 2026

Supporting children with autism: A guide for families

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: April 28, 2026
Autism Awareness Month has evolved past awareness and is now shaping the support and care children receive. Learn how UT Physicians experts at the Dan L Duncan Children’s Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Children’s Learning Institute help families with early diagnosis, evidence-based therapies, and compassionate care.
April 23, 2026

Houston man becomes first in Texas to receive innovative treatment-resistant depression therapy at UTHealth Houston

Written By: Catherine Marfin | Updated: April 23, 2026
UTHealth Houston has become the first health center in Texas to offer Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy, or SAINT, an FDA-approved form of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. 
April 22, 2026

Tai chi and the health benefits of gentle movement

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: April 22, 2026
Tai chi delivers full‑body benefits for people of all ages. A UT Physicians sports medicine expert shares how this low‑impact practice supports strength, mobility, and overall health.
April 20, 2026

New UTHealth Houston center will focus on congenital heart disease breakthroughs

Written By: Roman Petrowski | Updated: April 20, 2026
A new multidisciplinary center at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is bringing together experts across medicine, science, and engineering to transform how congenital heart disease is understood and treated across a patient’s lifetime.
April 20, 2026

UTHealth Houston-developed cancer therapy platform takes major step toward clinical translation

Written By: Jeannette Sanchez | Updated: April 20, 2026
CrossBridge Bio, a biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates based on discoveries by researchers at UTHealth Houston, is taking a major step toward clinical translation after being acquired by Eli Lilly.
April 20, 2026

Your brain on stress: What’s happening inside and how to protect it

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: April 20, 2026
Chronic stress triggers changes in the brain that affect memory and long‑term health. A UT Physicians neuropsychologist shares the science behind it and why it matters.
April 13, 2026

Why herbs deserve a spotlight for better gut health

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: April 13, 2026
Fresh herbs aren’t just for taste. A UT Physicians gastroenterologist shares how herbs, like basil and cilantro, support gut health and digestion in everyday meals.
April 10, 2026

Risk of Alzheimer’s dementia significantly reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination compared to the standard dose, study finds

Written By: Sydney Lowther | Updated: April 10, 2026
The risk of Alzheimer’s disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the influenza vaccine compared to the standard dose, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston. 

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