Fruits should be part of a healthy diet
John Higgins, MD, spoke to Medical News Today about the benefits of adding fruit to your everyday diet.
Coronavirus FAQ: ‘Emergency’ over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to NPR about safety precautions now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended.
Should You Avoid the Sugar Substitute Erythritol?
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a Newsmax article about a new study which found that the sweetener, erythritol, is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
New Recommendations for Vaccination Against Covid-19
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 about COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
Higgins’ paper discusses how to be great physicians
A recent paper from John P. Higgins, MD, MBA, MPhil, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, on the “Ten Traits of Great Physicians,” has been published in the American Journal of Medicine. In the article, Higgins shares tips gathered from experiences throughout…
2023 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the Department of Internal Medicine winners of the 2023 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards. Rodeo Abrencillo, MD Omowunmi Aibana, MD Bindu Akkanti, MD Reem Al-Dallal, MD Jane Andrews, MD Ben Barnett, MD Sameeksha Bhama, MD Divya Bhamidipati, MD Karthik…
CDC offers new guidelines on COVID-19 vaccinations, recommending booster amid new variant
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to Houston Public Media about new COVID-19 vaccination guidelines.
Walk to fight, spread awareness of Sarcoidosis in Bellaire this weekend
Gautam Sikka, MD, appeared on FOX 26 News to talk about sarcoidosis and how his clinic and a multidisciplinary group of doctors are treating it. The segment also ran online. Read the full story…
Biden Would End His Second Term at 86. What Could That Mean for His Brain and Body?
Holly Holmes, MD, was interviewed by the New York Times about how our bodies and minds change as we age. Read the full story…
Long COVID could be to blame for your sleep issues. 3 tips for getting your nights back on track
Luis Ostrosky, MD, talked to Fortune about how long COVID can affect your sleep. Read the full story…