Discovery

Discovery; Prevention; Public Health

No. 1 hospital in DFW for a decade – nationally ranked in 11 specialties

August 4, 2026

Latest

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease changing current, future state of dementia care

July 14, 2026

Treating cystic fibrosis before birth: Giving newborns a healthier start

March 4, 2026

5 things to know about direct-to-consumer genetic testing

June 18, 2025

With innovation of Medical Vision Goggles, no cancer cells left behind

May 7, 2025

Dental implants: A 5-step plan to restore your teeth

March 30, 2025

Advanced sinus surgery relieves nasal polyp symptoms – without a long recovery

Nasal polyps can make it difficult to breathe, sleep, or enjoy your daily life. Learn how advanced sinus surgery can get patients back to breathing easier – with less pain and a shorter recovery than traditional sinus procedures.

Matthew W. Ryan, M.D.

October 18, 2021

Discovery; Heart

Helping the heart heal itself: The science of regeneration

The concept of regenerating or growing heart tissue is not far-fetched. Ongoing research by UT Southwestern may potentially change the future of care for patients with mild to moderate heart disease.

February 16, 2022

Discovery

Laser therapy smooths and flattens raised scars after burn injury or surgery

Laser therapy for burn scars can reduce pain, itching, and redness, even decades after the injury. Explore outpatient laser scar reconstruction options at UT Southwestern.

Benjamin Levi, M.D.
Chiaka Akarichi, M.D.

July 5, 2024

Cancer; Discovery; Plastic Surgery

New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation

This new robot-assisted breast cancer surgery can preserve a woman’s breast and nipple sensation – something unimaginable just five years ago.

Deborah Farr, M.D.

January 14, 2025

“cGAS is like a burglar alarm that is turned on when a danger is detected, and it sets off the body’s defense against viruses, bacteria, and parasites.”

Dr. James Chen quoted from: Dr. Zhijian 'James' Chen: Unlocking the Immune System

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