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Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease

Beyond eggs: Protein sources that strike the right balance

Curious about high-protein diets? Are egg prices messing up meal plans? Learn how a complete “protein package” can boost your health – and save your budget.

Pushing aside ‘Stayin’ Alive’: New songs to keep the (heart)beat during CPR

You never know when you might need to step in during an emergency and do hands-only CPR until help arrives. Trainers often suggest using the 1970s Bee Gees tune "Stayin' Alive" to help you set the pace for compressions. But if you're not feeling the disco vibe, any song with 100 to 120 beats per minute will do. Check out our suggestions!

Can I donate blood if I have cardiovascular disease?

Having a heart condition doesn’t necessarily exclude you from donating blood. UT Southwestern explains which heart patients can and can’t safely give blood.

Getting to the heart of your pregnancy: What cardiovascular changes you can expect

Pregnancy puts a big demand on your heart. Learn how your cardiovascular system adapts to keep you and your baby healthy.

Tailoring the dress or suit: The benefits of skin removal surgery after major weight loss

Living with loose, excess skin after bariatric surgery or massive weight loss interferes with self-confidence and quality of life. UT Southwestern is one of the pioneers in plastic surgery procedures that have given patients the body shape and look that reflects their new, healthier lifestyle.

When to worry about missing your period

If you’ve unexpectedly missed three or more periods and you’re not pregnant, talk with a doctor. Amenorrhea (absent periods) can be a sign of a serious health problem.

Exploring the link between climate change and your health

With extreme weather and other climate-related issues on the increase, physicians say it's important for people to be familiar with the effects on their health and ways they can protect themselves.

Tips and recipes for a healthy holiday season from a doctor and a dietitian

Nutrition experts at UT Southwestern offer practical tips to enjoy holiday foods in a healthy way.

Bariatric surgery, weight-loss medication, or both? Navigating your options

Bariatric surgery and medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are powerful tools that can be used separately or together. Learn how they’re helping more people lose weight and get healthy.

Healthy school lunches? A culinary medicine expert prescribes fresh, tasty strategies

Discover fresh, healthy lunch ideas to energize your kids for the school year. Tips on nutritious homemade options, dealing with allergies, and staying hydrated.

CKM syndrome: The intersection of obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney diseases

Obesity, heart and kidney diseases, and diabetes are all connected, and now that the American Heart Association has formalized CKM syndrome, it could change the future of cardiology.

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.

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.

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

UT Southwestern breaks down the nutritional value of pumpkin and pumpkin spice – and recommends a few healthy recipes that taste like fall.

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.