In an interview with Invest:, Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of the UTMB Health System, discussed the organization’s role in Texas’ proposed $3 billion Dementia Prevention Research Program and the launch of the Moody Brain Health Institute. “We are living through a cognitive revolution—UTMB is positioned to lead in brain health, space medicine, and biotech innovation,” he said.

The University of Texas Medical Branch announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades. Among UTMB Health’s new recognitions are three Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for cardiac, pulmonary, and critical care. UTMB Health is also five-star rated for 11 services, including treatment of heart failure, stroke, and pneumonia.

“After age 50, especially around and after menopause, women face rising risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol changes, weight gain and diabetes—all of which increase cardiovascular risk,” Dr. Hani Jneid tells Parade.

Breast cancer survivor, Teresa Boulet was diagnosed with stage 3 HER2+ breast cancer in 2017, later undergoing chemo, radiation, and surgery. She now shares her story to inspire others and ease those going through a similar process.

Breast cancer treatment can leave women to face the devastating emotional toll of the diagnosis, as well as overwhelming decisions about their bodies, their appearance, and what recovery will look like. Many women choose breast reconstruction to restore confidence, and to feel healed and whole again.

“It’s not just about comparing success rates; it’s about defining what success means for each family, whether that’s minimizing interventions, avoiding anesthesia, or achieving the lowest chance of readmission,” Dr. Isabella Faria tells Medscape. Faria was an author on a recent paper reevaluating nonoperative management of pediatric appendicitis.

Regular OB-GYN visits are vital for women’s health, offering preventive care and support through all life stages, from adolescence to menopause. UTMB Health emphasizes early visits to build trust and educate young patients, while adult care focuses on screenings, reproductive health, and symptom management during hormonal transitions.

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), a leading global molecular diagnostic society, has honored UTMB’s Dr. Michael Laposata with its prestigious Champion for Innovation Award for his countless contributions to the clinical laboratory field and for his role as a joint plaintiff in AMP’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s rule on laboratory-developed test procedure regulation.

The University of Texas Medical Branch is proudly celebrating nurses from various UTMB campuses honored by the Good Samaritan Foundation for their outstanding dedication to patient care and service.

Medpage reports on a UTMB retrospective cohort study that linked GLP-1 receptor agonists to a lower risk of legal blindness in patients with type 2 diabetes and risk for cardiovascular disease. UTMB’s Dr. Praveena Gupta, Dr. Andrew G. Lee and UTMB medical student Ethan Jarrett, all authors on the study, were quoted in the Medpage article.

Honoring Darleene “Dolly” Warren's legacy of service, Dolly’s Promise, plans to offer all breast health services to support underserved residents of Galveston County to help prevent, detect, or treat breast cancer.

A breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing news. Understanding the emotional impact is the first step in supporting patients and families as they cope with everything and move forward toward treatment and recovery.

“It is the rural communities that are being disproportionately affected by the power outages,” UTMB’s Dr. Brian Downer tells The Daily Yonder. Recent research shows that the elderly and those in rural areas are at greater risk from adverse climate events and power outages, reports The Daily Yonder.

A breast cancer diagnosis is generally the worst news a woman can receive, but although the journey is challenging, there are also many reasons for genuine hope. Each year, more women are not only surviving breast cancer, but thriving afterward, thanks to treatments that are more effective and more compassionate than ever.

Breast health is highly individual, with varying expert opinions and personal risk factors, making early education and proactive care essential. Understand your risk through family history and medical consultation, know your breasts by recognizing changes, and follow personalized screening plans with your doctor.

The University of Texas Medical Branch is hosting the 3rd Annual Howard and Lillian Becker Perinatal Care Conference today and Thursday on its Galveston Campus, serving as the required annual all-staff training mandated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through UTMB’s Regional Women’s Services and Pediatrics (RWSP) grants.

The Moody Brain Health Institute, in partnership with the Institute for Human Infections & Immunity, announced the winners of the first I-DID (Intersection of Dementia & Infectious Disease) Pilot Program.

Second-year medical students at the University of Texas Medical Branch assembled 400 Chemo Comfort Kits to support patients undergoing the physically taxing and emotionally challenging treatment of chemotherapy.

Young women with a family history of breast cancer can benefit from genetic counseling to assess hereditary risk, guide screening decisions, and consider lifestyle changes. UTMB counselors stress self-advocacy and early awareness for better outcomes.

There are two important things Yuniquie Robinson shares with others about her journey with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. First, she reminds everyone that self-advocacy in a medical space is critical. The second thing, she said, is to go straight to UTMB for help.