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UTHealth Houston trial finds home exercise safe post-aortic dissection

A multicenter clinical trial led by UTHealth Houston has found that survivors of aortic dissection can participate in moderate-intensity exercise at home without increasing the risk of recurrent aortic events.

July 08, 2026

From left, Nikhil Erabelli, fourth year medical student, Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD, lead researcher of the study and professor of cardiovascular medicine, and Dipika Bhatia, fourth year medical student. (photo by UTHealth Houston)

Health

Halle Neely, 11, pictured in the hospital after being life flighted to the Texas Medical Center for brain surgery. (Photo by Heather Neely)

Head injury from e-scooter motivates 11-year-old to champion helmet safety

June 17, 2026

A UTHealth Houston physician turned a Texas teen's frightening diagnosis into a champion title

June 16, 2026

Education

Three women stand together smiling in front of a research poster presentation at a conference hosted by McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Bright’s award-winning workshop reframes medical professionalism

June 24, 2026

Doctoral research students compete in fourth annual research competition

June 25, 2026

Research

Sean Savitz, MD, director of the UTHealth Houston Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston neurologist helps develop global certification to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors

July 03, 2026

Researchers identify hidden inflammatory patterns in primary ciliary dyskinesia, paving way for personalized treatment of other chronic lung conditions

June 09, 2026

Community

Dental clinicians wearing protective gowns, masks, and eyewear provide treatment to a patient reclining in a dental chair, using handheld instruments under an exam light in a clinical setting.

Give Seniors a Smile connects older adults with dental care

June 26, 2026

New service-learning grant supports community partnerships

June 30, 2026

Ask the Expert: How to manage screen time as kids head back to school

Welcome to "Ask the Expert," a UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. For the next month, we're sharing tips on how families and kids can set themselves up for a healthy, successful school year. In this addition, we address screen time.

July 06, 2026

Jeff Temple, PhD, professor, psychologist, and associate dean for clinical research at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

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