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Is coffee good for you?

The debate percolates: Is coffee good for our health? UT Southwestern shares the risks and benefits of one of America’s favorite beverages in this updated article.

Heart Month 2018: Derek Bernardi

Derek was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a rare and complex congenital heart disease.

No surprises along the way

“I needed a heart valve replacement,” Scott says. “And I probably would have put it off if I didn’t need the hip replacement; I’m really glad I went ahead with it.”

Heart attack patient rebuilds his health: ‘I’m still running’

UT Southwestern helped a 46-year-old pharmacist recover from his heart attack and return to running marathons.

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Gives East Texas Man New Life

Tommy Lloyd of Longview, Texas, credits a unique heart surgery at UT Southwestern for not only saving his life but allowing him to live it fully again.

The Faces of heart Failure

With Heart Failure Week underway, meet some of the patients who depend on UT Southwestern for their heart health care.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a tiny heart hero

This Valentine’s Day, Stefanie Rose shares the story of her son, Devin, who was born with a congenital heart defect.

Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Nachos

Check out this comfort food recipe, no guilt added.

Rare Double Transplant Keeps Life Playing for Texas Musician

Andie Kay Joyner shares the story of the heart and liver transplant that gave her a renewed purpose in life.

Study: Can Better Heart Health Stave off Alzheimer’s?

UT Southwestern researchers are trying to determine whether regular aerobic exercise and taking specific blood pressure and cholesterol medications can help preserve brain function. Obesity is not only detrimental to your heart health; it also has a link to nearly a dozen types of cancer. Learn which ones and how to reduce your cancer risk.

Beat the heat with heart-healthy cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon

Melon is a tasty, refreshing treat for summer. But it’s also great for weight management and heart health. UT Southwestern explains.

Are nuts good for your heart?

It’s heart-smart to go nuts! Our dietitian explains how eating tree nuts is good for the heart and the taste buds.

A New Heart helped Dana Return to the Stage

Today’s advanced treatments are restoring lives and offering real hope for people with heart failure.

Can eating earlier in the day jumpstart weight loss?

Can eating earlier in the day be the key for fast, safe weight loss? Our dietitian says it may be, and shares other two more simple tips for losing weight.

Added sugars: Sour news for our kids’ hearts

It’s a well-known fact that sugar isn’t great for us. But what it’s doing to kids’ hearts is not only surprising – it’s downright scary.