Galveston County Daily News, May 21, 2013 - (Link unavailable)

Medical Discovery News By Drs. David Niesel and Norbert Herzog What do the New Mexico whiptail lizard, the water flea, the marbled crayfish, the boa constrictor and the bonnethead shark have in common? All these animals can create offspring without a fertilized egg. This means a diverse group of... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 21, 2013

The joys of bacon By Dr. Victor S. Sierpina I know it sounds wild coming from me, but with the fresh tomatoes coming into ripeness in my garden, bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwiches are calling to me. I had one for breakfast last week, on whole grain bread with arugula, olive oil mayo and sliced... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 21, 2013 - (Link unavailable)

Memorial Day closures UTMB schools, business areas, administrative offices and most clinics will close Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. John Sealy Hospital and the Trauma Center will be open, along with pediatric urgent care clinics at 2027 61st St. in Galveston and 3023 Marina Bay Drive in... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 14, 2013

By Dr. Richard Rupp and Bridget Hawkins Dear VaccineSmarts, Last year, I got the flu shot and ended up getting sick. What gives? Horatio from Dickinson Dear Horatio, We sometimes hear this from parents coming in for their children’s immunizations. While we have... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 15, 2013

Keeping Kids Healthy By Sally Robinson and Keith Bly  Traveling with children can be a challenge. The American Academy of Pediatrics has tips for the entire family. Here are some tips to follow when traveling by airplane: • Allow yourself and your family extra time... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 14, 2013

Our Bodies, Our Lives By Drs. Tristi Muir and Catherine Hansen Our Bodies, Our Lives focuses on issues surrounding women's sexual, gynecological and emotional health. As women, we wear several hats and our responsibilities sometimes seem endless. We nurture our significant others, raise our... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 14, 2013

By Dr. Victor S. Sierpina  Nutrition and health specialists have long recommended that to have optimal well-being, we should eat five to 11 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. It is amazing, though, when I ask patients, students and friends how many servings they usually eat, I... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 7, 2013

Medical Discovery News By Drs. David Niesel and Norbert Herzog  Maggots are slimy, squirmy little creatures that make their home in dead and decaying flesh. As such, they are commonly featured in zombie movies and forensics TV shows. But maggots aren’t just a staple in science... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 14, 2013

Community Health Fair UTMB will host a community health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in League City. This family event will feature refreshments along with free health screenings, children’s activities and demonstrations of Zumba and Cross Fit at the UTMB Specialty Care Center at... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 8, 2013

Keeping Kids Healthy By Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly  With May designated as UV awareness month, experts are calling on parents to pay special heed to the safety of their children’s eyes this summer. Although eye protection is a concern for people of all ages,... more »