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5 foods rich in heart-healthy polyphenols https://utswmed.org/medblog/polyphenols/ Research has indicated that foods such as chocolate, red wine, and olive oil, which are rich in natural chemical compounds called polyphenols, may offer protection...

Quarantine cuisine: Easy meals to support a healthy immune system https://utswmed.org/medblog/easy-immune-boosting-food-covid19/ Cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic can seem tough, especially if you're limited to food items you have on hand. UT Southwestern provides some tips and recipes...

4 tips to cut down on kids’ summertime sugar binge https://utswmed.org/medblog/reduce-added-sugar-kids/ In the U.S., kids eat three times more added sugar than they should each day, affecting mood, heart health, and sleep. Get four tips to eat less sugar this summer...

Ask the dietitian: How can good nutrition help cancer patients? https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-food-nutrition/ Eating a high-protein, low-fat diet can help cancer patients deal with the treatments and recovery, says a UT Southwestern oncology dietitian.

Nerve stimulation study offers hope for women with fecal incontinence https://utswmed.org/medblog/nerve-stimulation-study-offers-hope-women-fecal-incontinence/ Millions of women experience fecal incontinence – debilitating bowel leakage – with limited treatment options. Until now. PTNS, an innovative nerve therapy, might...

5 tips to keep Thanksgiving meals safe and satisfying https://utswmed.org/medblog/5-tips-keep-thanksgiving-meals-safe-and-satisfying/ Thanksgiving is a holiday that often revolves around food and family – large portions of both. But that simply isn't prudent this year. UT Southwestern shares strategies...

9 diet fads to try (or skip completely) in the new year https://utswmed.org/medblog/diets-best-and-worst/ From keto to paleo, which diet plans are worth trying? And which aren't? UT Southwestern breaks down 9 popular eating patterns.

Tackling the dual challenges of AFib and weight wellness https://utswmed.org/medblog/afib-obesity-treatments/ A 10% weight loss can reverse atrial fibrillation. UT Southwestern's program helps patient manage their weight and their AFib.

Farm to table: Rediscovering a simple, practical approach to food https://utswmed.org/medblog/farm-table-rediscovering-simple-practical-approach-food/ Our diets have shifted dramatically over the years, and what used to be a farm-to-table approach to eating has become factory to fast-food window. This dynamic has...