Fasting is central to observing Ramadan, and partnering with a primary care doctor can help you plan for a healthier celebration, particularly if you have chronic conditions.
New year, new you...less booze? See how trying Dry January can have direct benefits to your health. UT Southwestern's Bethany Agusala, a lifestyle medicine expert, explains.
No time to work out? Try “movement snacks”! Donald Kasitinon, M.D., a sports medicine physiatrist describes how daily, 5- to 10-minute activity bursts can help improve long-term health.
New technology uses sound waves to unclog arteries and improve how stents work for coronary artery disease. Explore intravascular lithotripsy on the MedBlog.
Rina Mauricio, M.D., explains how UT Southwestern's expert cardio-obstetrics team collaborates to provide the best care for pregnant patients with heart conditions.
A new study has flipped the script on mild hypertension care in pregnancy. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., explores the data on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Coffee can make the heart skip a beat, but that might be OK. Amit Khera, M.D., discusses the findings from the CRAVE study on how coffee can affect heart health, sleep, and exercise.
High blood pressure risks in pregnancy don't end with delivery – up to six weeks after having a baby, postpartum hypertension can cause strokes. Jamie Morgan, M.D., discusses how women can protect their health between Ob/Gyn visits.
African-Americans are not genetically predisposed to heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Recent UT Southwestern studies dispel conventional thinking around race, weight loss, and heart health and push for personalized, equitable patient care.
Fear of COVID-19 in the ER has led to fewer visits for heart attack symptoms. Unfortunately, the virus itself can cause severe heart damage. Do not ignore chest pains, especially during the pandemic. Get the facts in this week's MedBlog.
