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What you should know before taking sleeping pills, supplements

Sleep aids, melatonin, magnesium, and prescription sleeping pills: Learn how they work, common side effects, and when to see a sleep specialist for insomnia.

6 steps to navigate healthcare as a young adult

Turning 18? Follow these 6 steps to navigate adult healthcare, from getting health insurance to finding a primary care physician who fits your needs.

New drug could double survival for eligible patients with pancreatic cancer

A new drug called daraxonrasib may double survival for some patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Learn who may be eligible and how it works.

‘My voice was gone’: Understanding and treating phonotraumatic voice disorders

Do you sing, coach, teach or use your voice for your job? Learn about phonotraumatic voice disorder, its effects on vocal cords and how you can prevent it.

How to identify childhood myopia (nearsightedness)

Myopia (nearsightedness) can progress, which increases the risk of serious complications. Learn about treatments, and when not to worry about your child’s vision.

Why older adults face a higher risk of heat-related illnesses

Older adults are more vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Find out why and get tips to spot and prevent heat-related symptoms.

Questions about GLP-1 medications: What to know before starting one

GLP-1s are everywhere, and new questions are surfacing daily. Tonia Vinton, M.D., at UT Southwestern Medical Center shares what’s new, what’s true, and what to expect.

What is a brain AVM? One patient’s journey through diagnosis and treatment

What is a brain AVM? Learn the symptoms of arteriovenous malformations, how they're diagnosed, treatment options, and what life can be like after recovery.

Myasthenia gravis: What are the symptoms and how is it treated?

Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune disorder. Personalized treatment can help more people have symptom-free days. Learn more.

Iron is key for a healthy pregnancy: How North Texans get the supplements they need

Iron supplements are essential for a healthy pregnancy. See how a North Texas collaborative is making them more accessible to improve maternal health.

No. 1 hospital in DFW for a decade – nationally ranked in 11 specialties

UT Southwestern No. 1 hospital in DFW for 10 years

How psycho-oncology helps young adults with cancer

A cancer diagnosis hits differently in your teens, 20s, or 30s. Discover how psycho-oncology services help young adults cope and thrive.

Dallas man is Texas’ first recipient of novel therapy for eye cancer that spreads to liver

After uveal melanoma spread to his liver, a Dallas man became the first patient in Texas to receive the FDA-approved Hepzato Kit at UT Southwestern.

Broken jaw, shattered confidence: How to help young men avoid risks of looksmaxxing

Looksmaxxing is a dangerous social media subculture aimed at young men. Explore the risks and get safer strategies to improve health and appearance.

Cyclospora vs. crypto: Why these summer parasites are making headlines

Cyclospora and cryptosporidium both cause diarrhea — but they’re not the same illness. A UT Southwestern expert explains the differences, symptoms, treatment, and how to reduce your risk.