Prevention

Nutrition; Prevention

Lifestyle Medicine: How it could save your life

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

December 30, 2021

Latest

Fighting 8 common flu myths with facts from our experts

November 17, 2021

The art and science of tackling obesity

November 2, 2021

What to include in your ‘voice care lunchbox’ – and what to leave out

October 25, 2021

Bariatric endoscopy offers nonsurgical option for prime weight loss

September 30, 2021

New anti-obesity drugs are closing gap between dieting and bariatric surgery

August 11, 2021

'The pill' for guys: Male birth control option passes safety tests

A male birth control pill has moved one step closer to reality, but will men actually take a daily oral contraceptive?

Tolulope Bakare, M.D.

April 30, 2019

Prevention

3 signs your vocal cords may be damaged

Everyone loses their voice or experiences hoarseness temporarily, but if vocal problems persist you need to take action to avoid long-term or permanent damage. Here are 3 signs you should seek voice care.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

January 22, 2021

COVID; Prevention

Life cycle of a coronavirus: How respiratory illnesses harm the body

How can a microscopic respiratory infection such as COVID-19 wreak such havoc in the body so quickly? And why do some patients get hit harder than others. Lung specialist Sonja Bartolome, M.D., discusses how a coronavirus can progress in our respiratory tracts.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

April 2, 2020

Prevention

Attention women: Low sex drive? Testosterone won’t help

Lack of interest in sex can strain relationships. Dr. Carr explains why testosterone therapy for women is not a quick fix for low libido.

January 25, 2018

'From the research lab to the bedside and into survivorship, precision medicine has expanded the medical community's understanding of cancer biology. But it requires a multidisciplinary approach – physicians and scientists, surgeons and radiation oncologists all working as a team – particularly as more advanced therapies are approved for a larger population of patients.'

John Sweetenham, M.D. quoted from: Precision medicine, immunotherapy drive largest single-year drop in cancer deaths

COVID; Prevention

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: How to overcome the culture of mistrust

Having highly effective COVID-19 vaccines is only half the battle. Kavita Bhavan, M.D., a UT Southwestern infectious diseases specialist, has devised successful strategies to break through the barriers to trust in communities of color, helping them feel more confident about getting vaccinated.