MedBlog

How low-dose aspirin can help prevent preeclampsia

Taking a daily low-dose aspirin in pregnancy can help reduce the risk of preeclampsia. Ashley Zink, M.D., discusses why, and who can benefit.

Ashley Zink, M.D.

June 4, 2025

7 ways to manage family stress during the holidays

Family-related stress can directly affect your physical health. Learn 7 ways to reduce your stress this holiday season.

Sarah Woods, Ph.D.

November 15, 2024

Geriatrics COVE team makes house calls for older people – and reduces hospital readmissions

Seniors need better primary care access and fewer hospital readmissions. We target both concerns with COVE – our house call program that delivers precision medicine at home. Learn more.

Namirah Jamshed, M.D.

June 21, 2024

5 tips for a healthy Ramadan fast

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.

Zaiba Jetpuri, D.O.

March 15, 2024

Dry January: The health benefits of going 31 days without alcohol

New year, new you...less booze? See how trying Dry January can have direct benefits to your health. UT Southwestern explains.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

December 27, 2023

What is eclampsia, and how is it different from preeclampsia?

Eclampsia is a severe form of preeclampsia. It’s a rare but serious condition in which high blood pressure leads to seizures during pregnancy.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

July 11, 2023

Forest bathing: The health benefits of spending time with nature

Forest bathing has been shown to have significant health benefits. Learn how to make this low impact activity a part of your healthy lifestyle.

September 9, 2022

Get active with bite-sized ‘movement snacks’ throughout the day

No time to work out? Try “movement snacks”! UT Southwestern describes how daily, 5- to 10-minute activity bursts can help improve long-term health.

Donald Kasitinon, M.D.

June 9, 2022

Intravascular lithotripsy: Using sonic waves to break up plaque in heart arteries

New technology uses sound waves to unclog arteries and improve how stents work for coronary artery disease. Explore intravascular lithotripsy on the MedBlog.

Hurst (Lanny) Hall, M.D.

April 27, 2022

Cardio-obstetrics: Improving care for pregnant patients with heart disease

UT Southwestern explains how its expert cardio-obstetrics team collaborates to provide the best care for pregnant patients with heart conditions.

Rina Mauricio, M.D.

April 26, 2022

Treating mild hypertension in pregnancy is safe and beneficial, study shows

A new study has flipped the script on mild hypertension care in pregnancy. UT Southwestern explores the data on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

April 12, 2022

Coffee can make the heart skip beats, but it brews up benefits, too

Coffee can make the heart skip a beat, but that might be OK. UT Southwestern discusses the findings from the CRAVE study on how coffee can affect heart health, sleep, and exercise.

Amit Khera, M.D.

January 13, 2022

Lifestyle Medicine: How it could save your life

Behavior changes could prevent several chronic conditions. UT Southwestern discusses the link between lifestyle and disease.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

December 30, 2021

Improving preeclampsia care with new research and prevention strategies

New UT Southwestern research could improve prevention and treatment of preeclampsia – high blood pressure in pregnancy.

November 16, 2021

Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high

High blood pressure risks in pregnancy don't end with delivery – up to six weeks after having a baby, postpartum hypertension can cause strokes. UT Southwestern discusses how women can protect their health between Ob/Gyn visits.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

February 23, 2021