Health & Medicine

Michelle Hsieh, a communication sciences and disorders doctoral student, is applying cutting-edge audiology research to the diagnosis of hearing impairments in infants and young children.

Five outstanding Texas graduate students of social work have been awarded the prestigious Ima Hogg Scholarship for Mental Health for the 2011-2012 academic year, at a time when Texas is facing critical shortages in the state’s mental health workforce.

University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work researchers have been chosen by the U.S. Department of Justice to participate in a study to determine why rape kits are not being tested and used as possible evidence in sexual assault cases.

Biomedical engineer John Zhang’s new imaging device helps surgeons see in real time whether all of the cancerous tissue has been removed.

Not only does chocolate milk taste good, but two recent studies from The University of Texas at Austin show that it’s also the ideal post-workout recovery drink.

Thirteen academic researchers exploring different aspects of mental health in Texas have been awarded $226,770 by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.

Professor Richard Corsi, an indoor air quality expert, shares why common household products could be among the worst things in your home.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing and two local health care entities were recently honored with a Texas State Senate Resolution for their efforts to address the shortage of primary health care providers through the creation of a family nurse practitioner residency program.

Graduating student Joe Malacara is a former migrant worker who followed his mentor’s path to a pharmacy career.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is celebrating National Nurses Month with an Honor a Nurse fundraising program to give recognition to nurses who have made a difference.

Professor Jacqueline Angel discusses her research on the economic and cultural aspects of caring for the growing population of older Latinos.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing has received grants totaling $842,000 from the St. David’s Foundation to expand its nurse practitioner program and provide much needed primary care support.