University of Tennessee Health Science Center News

Actually, they're from the horn of Africa. But naked mole rats are becoming more popular in research laboratories, where the seemingly invulnerable rodents have surprised scientists with their ability to live up to 30 years and their potential to offer insights into human health.

What's more important: finding a cure for cancer or helping those who already have it? The American Cancer Society is trying to do both - and more.

Once again, the National Bipolar Foundation and the MedicAlert Foundation receive a proclamation endorsing their "Safe 'til Stable" program, which is now being widely accepted as a preventive health care measure for bipolar disorder.

Just a couple of weeks ago we went on a Houston 101 nostalgia trip about Houston's most notorious mass murderer, Dean Corll.

Well over a year ago -- back in May 2008, when Hillary Clinton was still a viable candidate for the Democratic nomination -- the UT Health Science Center here in Houston hired Dr.

On November 17 at 2:00 pm, Memphis Mayor AC Wharton will announce during a press conference at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center his support for the a new cooperative venture that assists individuals with bipolar disorder .

The University of Texas System board of regents voted Thursday to name Dr. John P. Howe III president emeritus of the UT Health Science Center, an honorary recognition of his contributions to San Antonio and the UT System.

A San Antonio doctor of psychology says warnings about the risks of antidepressants for children and young adults are widely misunderstood.

A $2.5 million grant could help University of Tennessee Health Science Center researchers find out if some adolescents are more genetically prone to nicotine use than others.

Linda Lind, senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer at Siskin Hospital, was presented with the Tennessee Hospital Association's 2009 Meritorious Service Award for Executive Staff.

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The UT Health Science Center San Antonio received $300,000 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to expand its incoming nursing classes for the 2010-11 school year, according to a news release.

More than 40 years ago, a determined group of East Tennesseeans led by former U.S. Rep.

During these uncertain times, America's colleges of pharmacy are a significant source of economic stimulation in their local communities, states and regions.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will funnel $228 million over two years into Tennessee higher education, and public schools say maintenance projects will benefit from stimulus stipends.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler's role in education, health care and research was spotlighted Tuesday during a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the upcoming construction of the first phase of an estimated $67 million academic center.

Methodist University Hospital has set its sights on becoming the premier choice for people seeking cardiovascular care thanks to a new partnership with one of the nation's top medical teaching institutions.

Methodist University Hospital has initiated a new partnership with Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital for cardiovascular care.

The researchers from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, VA Medical Center and MidSouth Center for Biodefense and Security, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee report their findings in the October 2009 issue of the Journal of Virology .