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More and more, prenatal care is focusing on women’s long-term health as well as fetal development. In this week’s blog, discover why UT Southwestern discusses vaccinations and non-pregnancy-related health issues with patients during prenatal visits.

Shingles can cause seniors to develop long-term pain and an unsightly rash. However, this viral infection can be prevented with Shingrix, an effective, two-dose vaccination. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses who should get Shingrix and how it compares to previous vaccinations.

The American Cancer Society now recommends that people with average risk start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45 rather than 50. Learn why this change — along with patient awareness of screening options — could potentially reduce the rate of colon cancer in the U.S.

Concussions are serious injuries that affect all age groups. Yet what you hear in the news is not always accurate. We debunk common concussion myths.

A 2018 study suggests that half the dosage of breast cancer drug Herceptin is just as effective as the one-year dose and carries fewer side effects for those with HER-2 positive breast cancer. But UT Southwestern says it’s too soon to change treatment recommendations. Learn more.

Patients don’t need to worry about what to expect from cataract surgery. Learn about advancements that have minimized recovery time.

In the past, treating an enlarged prostate could lead to erectile dysfunction or problems with ejaculation. Not anymore! Discover how prostate artery embolization (PAE) can effectively treat BPH with far fewer risks and quicker recovery than traditional prostate surgery.

A new study suggests that certain anticholinergic drugs commonly prescribed for depression, Parkinson’s disease, and bladder conditions might increase the risk for dementia in patients who took the medications long-term.

Here’s a look at a combination of smart health habits and technology that just might give you an edge.

Is sunscreen enough to prevent skin cancer? Is our skin protected behind window glass? In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern clears up five misconceptions about skin cancer prevention, and then offers up some truths.