Brain

Brain; Mental Health

Understanding illness anxiety disorder and the risks of Dr. ChatGPT

Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D.
John Dykema, M.D.

February 25, 2026

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Eating disorders often driven by trauma and a quest for safety

February 20, 2026

‘Miracles do happen!’ Rare case of normal pressure hydrocephalus successfully treated

February 10, 2026

Neuropalliative care provides expert support for patients with progressive illness

January 28, 2026

Body dysmorphia: Effective treatment for ‘invisible’ mental health condition

January 7, 2026

NF2-related schwannomatosis: Supporting patients with rare hearing nerve tumors

November 18, 2025

Postoperative delirium in seniors: Recognizing the symptoms, reducing the risks

Post-operative delirium affects up to 50% of older adults, causing agitation and confusion after surgery. Left untreated, it poses long-term health risks. In this MedBlog, we discuss risk factors, symptoms, and two new programs that can help prevent and manage delirium. Learn more.

Sarah Wingfield, M.D.

January 23, 2020

Back and Spine; Brain; Rehabilitation

Easy tips to relieve stress-related neck and back pain

Stress is a commonly overlooked cause of spine pain. From the neck to the lower back, stress can cause aches and pains that affect your ability to work, play, and relax. In this MedBlog, find easy tips to overcome and prevent back pain. Learn more.

Kavita Trivedi, D.O.

March 20, 2019

Brain; COVID; Heart

POTS or Long COVID? How to tell the difference

POTS symptoms can be similar to those of Long COVID: dizziness, fainting, fatigue, and brain fog. See how a simple test can tell the difference.

Meredith Bryarly, M.D.
Steven Vernino, M.D., Ph.D.

June 12, 2023

Aging; Brain

Know the Signs of Stroke

At age 52 in 2019, actor Luke Perry died after having a stroke. His death highlights a need for people of all ages to know the risk factors and signs of stroke, says UT Southwestern. Learn more.

April 1, 2025

For many years, patients have had to endure a painful trial-and-error process that often mismatched them with antidepressants. Now, we’re able to assess patients’ biological signatures and move past the guessing game.

Madukhar Trivedi, M.D. quoted from: Breakthroughs in depression research lead to more effective treatments

Brain; Discovery

Why daylight saving time may be bad for your brain and health

Daylight saving time can interfere with a person’s sleep schedule, but it also has been linked to increased rates of depression, heart attack, stroke, cancer, and car accidents. UT Southwestern explains why the time change is bad for your brain and health.

March 7, 2025