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What is whole-person cancer care?

What is whole-person cancer care? It’s how UT Southwestern rallies our team around each patient to provide the best outcomes. Experience our approach.

Loneliness and dementia risk: How to help older adults connect and socialize

Chronic loneliness has been linked with cognitive decline. Explore proven ways to help older adults feel less lonely and sharpen their mental acuity.

7 tips to protect your eyes this summer

Keep your eyes safe this summer with these tips to prevent fireworks injury, contacts lens problems, and “sunburn of the eye.”

UTSW delivers cutting-edge cancer treatments to dogs and cats

UT Southwestern’s Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic in Dallas provides advanced cancer care for dogs and cats. As part of an academic medical center, the not‑for‑profit clinic also contributes insights that may help improve cancer treatment for people.

Hantavirus in the headlines: What to know about risk, symptoms, and prevention

Learn what hantavirus is, how it spreads, and how to reduce your risk with guidance from Dr. John Beckham, an infectious disease expert at UT Southwestern.

Scanxiety: How to recognize and manage imaging-related stress

Scan anxiety – the stress you experience while waiting for medical imaging results – is manageable. Learn how to spot the signs of so-called scanxiety and reclaim your peace of mind.

Direct-to-implant reconstruction: Single surgery, beautiful results after breast cancer

Discover the benefits of direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, a single surgery option for faster recovery and restored confidence after a mastectomy.

When hearing loss isn’t just about aging: What to know about vestibular schwannomas

Vestibular schwannomas are benign tumors that can affect hearing and balance. Learn about symptoms and treatment options.

What is Peyronie’s disease? Symptoms, causes, and treatment options for men

Peyronie’s disease causes penile curvature, pain, and erectile dysfunction. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatment options from a UT Southwestern urologist.

‘Predestined’: A lifelong bond becomes a lifesaving kidney gift

When RayMond Hamilton needed a kidney transplant, Sheila Campbell, a friend since childhood, was there to donate. “My kidney was predestined to be his,” Sheila said.

Two-stage knee fusion surgery restores mobility for Texas woman with obesity

When a Texas woman faced leg amputation due to knee problems and severe obesity, our orthopedic surgery team created a new surgery – and a custom device – to save her leg and her life. Ishvinder Grewal, M.D., shares the story of one patient's two-stage knee fusion.

Power within: How a new melanoma treatment shrinks tumors from the inside

Discover how tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy for advanced melanoma gives patients’ immune systems the upper hand to eliminate cancer.

ED, low T, and more men’s health conditions: How a urologist can help

Erectile dysfunction and low testosterone can be signs of deeper men’s health conditions. Niki Parikh, M.D., M.B.A., M.S.B.A., a urologist at UT Southwestern, discusses common concerns and tips to improve overall wellness.

Staying safe at home: How older adults can protect their independence

Aging at home doesn’t have to mean sacrificing independence. Get tips on fall prevention and medication management from UT Southwestern.

Blood pressures are rising. So why are Americans using fewer salt substitutes?

Salt substitutes are being used less but can help cut sodium and support blood pressure. Learn what they are and how to use them safely.