Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition

Beyond eggs: Protein sources that strike the right balance

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

March 3, 2025

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

November 22, 2024

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

September 5, 2024

Nutrition know-how for patients taking anti-obesity medication

August 28, 2024

Tips to help families navigate food allergy policies at school

August 27, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

7 common causes of pediatric GI bleeding, plus treatment information

Finding blood in your child's stool is scary, especially if the child is too young to describe how they feel. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses seven common, treatable conditions that cause GI bleeding, plus treatment information.

Bradley Barth, M.D., M.P.H.

November 7, 2019

Diet and Nutrition; Heart; Prevention

Focusing on 10,000 steps a day could be a misstep

Many patients think 10,000 steps per day is a magic number for their health, but UT Southwestern says any significant increase in steps can be beneficial for our health.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

November 16, 2022

Diet and Nutrition; Prevention

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

Diet and Nutrition; Men's Health; Prevention; Women's Health

7 diet tips to prevent kidney stones

Diet can make a big difference in preventing kidney stones. UT Southwestern discusses six diet changes to help reduce the risk of kidney stones.

Megan Bollner, M.P.A.S., PA-C

March 30, 2023

“In the U.S., heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women. And coffee is the most popular beverage in the U.S., according to 2017 data from MarketWatch. Such a potentially dangerous crossover warrants a thorough randomized trial rather than an observational study.”

Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D. quoted from: The bitter truth: 25 cups of coffee a day might not be healthy

Diet and Nutrition; Public Health

Food Is Medicine research hits home, helps patients improve long-term health

The Food is Medicine movement is sweeping the nation. Explore how two new FIM initiatives at UT Southwestern are working to improve sustainable access to healthy nutrition.