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Knowledge is Key to Understanding, Managing COPD

November 20, 2024 • 4:53 p.m.

COPD is a progressive lung disease often linked to smoking, though it may also be tied to genetics or environmental exposure to smoke or other pollutants. Many patients experience symptoms long before seeking medical attention.

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CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

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Kindness can improve our health

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U.S. Department of State Recognizes 50 Colleges and Universities as Fulbright HSI Leaders

November 4, 2024 • 12:00 a.m.

Moody Foundation gifts $25M to UTMB for study of neuroscience

October 31, 2024 • 12:00 a.m.

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

October 24, 2024 • 12:00 a.m.

Cleaning up plastics in the environment with microbial help

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Cataract Surgery Linked With Fewer Falls, Traumatic Injuries in Older Patients

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The University of Texas Medical Branch established in 1891 as the University of Texas Medical Department, has grown from one building, 23 students and 13 faculty members to a modern health science center with more than 70 major buildings, more than 2,500 students and more than 1,000 faculty. Read more about UTMB»