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Illustration of a human brain formed from layered flowers, leaves, and branching plant stems on a dark blue background.

September 10, 2026, 2:27 p.m. by Story by Tyler Hicks, Photography by Jenn Duncan

From his adopted home in Galveston, world-renowned professor and researcher Dr. Giulio Taglialatela is helping redefine brain health as the foundation for healthier lives and stronger communities.

A child and an adult look at an open children’s book together in a library setting, with bookshelves visible in the background.

September 10, 2026, 12:38 p.m. by Cindy Shanley

Reading with children for just 20 minutes a day can strengthen family bonds, support healthy brain development, and build skills that last a lifetime. Pediatricians at UTMB Health share why reading early and often matters.

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.

A group of seven healthcare professionals stands together in a hospital hallway, posing for a group photo. The group includes four men and three women, dressed in a mix of professional and casual attire.

September 8, 2026, 8:51 a.m. by Katherine Adams

Palliative care is not end-of-life care. It can begin at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. UTMB palliative care specialist Dr. Moustafa El Sayed explains how the specialty supports the whole person and helps patients and families navigate serious illness, treatment decisions, and difficult conversations.

An older man walks from his bedroom to a brightly lit bathroom during the night, illustrating nighttime bathroom trips associated with an enlarged prostate.

September 7, 2026, 1:33 p.m. by Katherine Adams

BPH is a common, treatable condition in men that can cause frequent urination, interrupted sleep, and other symptoms that interfere with daily life. Medications and minimally invasive procedures offer effective treatment options, and men do not have to accept bladder symptoms as a normal part of aging.

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