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5 common childhood injuries and how to prevent them

Here are some tips to help prevent some of the most common childhood injuries, from falls and bike accidents to animal bites and sports injuries.

6 tips for healthy, happy eating during the holidays

Holiday parties don't have to come with an extra helping for food guilt. Nutrition experts at UT Southwestern offer practical tips to enjoy holiday favorites in a healthy way.

How Glen’s journey to getting a power wheelchair got much smoother

Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic Director Anjali Shah, M.D., and patient Glen Denehie discuss 3 innovations that get our patients the right chair faster.

Traveling with diabetes: Tips for packing, snacking, monitoring, and more

Having diabetes presents challenges to traveling, but it shouldn’t stop patients from exploring the world. Get tips for packing, snacking, and testing on vacation.

Advances in liposuction create safer, more effective body-contouring options

Liposuction was 2022’s most popular plastic surgery procedure, but misperceptions about the procedure persist. Get answers to FAQs from two board-certified plastic surgeons.

New keyhole sacroiliac joint fusion procedure relieves lower-back pain

A new minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion procedure offers patients long-term relief for lower-back pain with less recovery time.

It’s time to get heart failure patients the medications they need

Heart failure guidelines recommend four HFrEF medications, but most patients aren’t on the right drugs and doses. See the benefits and how we connect patients with life-improving care.

Markerless radiation erases a reminder and improves breast cancer therapy

Breast cancer “markerless” radiation therapy eliminates a visual reminder of treatment – and UT Southwestern is one of the few cancer centers that offers it worldwide. Learn more.

What is an AC joint injury, and why is it so common in contact sports?

Separated shoulder, or AC joint injury, is the most common joint dislocation injury. Though healing takes time, it’s highly treatable – often without surgery.

6 health benefits of pumpkin and its spices – beyond the latte

Bethany Agusala, M.D., breaks down the nutritional value of pumpkin and pumpkin spice – and recommends a few healthy recipes that taste like fall.

How does a father’s age affect fertility and a baby’s health?

How can a dad’s age affect fertility? Explore potential age-related risks to sperm health, pregnancy, and the baby’s future health.

Weight-loss medications: The 5 most-asked questions

All the hype around weight loss medications makes it tough to tell fact from fiction. Get answers to 5 FAQs about GLP-1RAs like Wegovy and Ozempic.

Alpha-gal syndrome: How a tick bite can make you allergic to meat

The bite of the lone star tick can cause alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic condition to red meat and other mammalian food products. Lauren Franzblau, M.D., answers common questions about the condition.

NPH: A misunderstood form of dementia that can be reversed

Some patients with Alzheimer’s may actually have NPH, a nuanced disease that causes fluid buildup in the brain. See how UTSW recognizes and treats it.

Lipid apheresis helps control chronic high cholesterol and FSGS

LDL apheresis can be a potentially lifesaving option for people with dangerously high cholesterol or who have focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Christopher Webb, M.D., explains how the procedure works.