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Research on Cancer in Underserved Communities | Cancer | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-research-study-community/
Underserved communities often have difficulty accessing cancer prevention resources. These cancer research studies aim to provide more equity for all patients.
The lingering cough – what it might mean | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lingering-cough/
It’s a common complaint we see often in primary care. A patient will come in complaining of “a cough that just won’t go away” despite use of every over-the-counter remedy. Lingering cough is a frustrating symptom that can affect sleep, work, and social or recreational activities.
PTSD after pregnancy: When a doctor becomes a patient | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/ptsd-after-pregnancy-when-doctor-becomes-patient/
Approximately 40 percent of women develop post-traumatic stress disorder after a complex birth or pregnancy -- even doctors who care for these patients every day. In this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters article, UT Southwestern shares a personal PTSD story and what women need to know.
Cancer Prevention Myths and the Real Truths | Cancer | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/latest-science-says-cancer-prevention/
Many individuals have differing myths and perceptions of cancer prevention. Here are common ones and the latest science-backed data offering fact.
Jared’s story: 4 kidney transplants in 30 years | Kidneys | Patient Stories | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/kidney-transplant-fourth/
When Jared Rumbo’s kidneys failed at age 19, he embarked on a 30-year transplant journey that would lead to four new kidneys and a complex procedure at UT Southwestern. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses Jared’s inspiring kidney transplant story.
Pregnancy care: The gateway to lifelong women’s health | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-gateway-lifelong-health/
For many women, pregnancy is their first encounter with regular health care. As we learn more about how pregnancy affects women’s health long-term, more doctors must step up to the challenge of encouraging ongoing care long after delivery. Learn more.
What all pregnant women should know about blood clots | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/blood-clots-after-delivery/
Historically, women were advised to take to their beds after having a baby. But modern doctors know moving around as soon as possible after delivery is key to preventing harmful blood clots. Discover how blood clots can harm your health and how to reduce your risk.
Can a single high-fat meal damage heart health? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/high-fat-foods-heart/
Foods high in both saturated fat and calories can have an immediate impact on heart health, according to a 2018 study. UT Southwestern offers tips to eat better and avoid the consequences. Learn more.
Unwrapping the Truth on Halloween Candy | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/unwrapping-truth-halloween-candy/
Your questions about Halloween candy, answered.
Sex after prostate cancer: Treatment choice matters | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sex-prostate-cancer-treatment/
Men with prostate cancer and their partners often are reluctant to talk about sexual health after treatment, but it’s a natural concern. Learn about a treatment called SAbR that can preserve sexual potency and about a clinical trial that we hope will make it even safer.