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Diabetic foot ulcers are nothing to mess around with. Notoriously difficult to heal, UT Southwestern offers treatments, which range from antibiotics, standard wound care, and surgery to leading-edge therapies such as the application of a wound dressing made of cryopreserved human placental tissue to help heal wounds.

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.

Standing desks have become popular in recent years and are marketed as a solution for back pain and lagging productivity. Though sitting for long periods of time can cause back pain, standing desks aren’t a cure-all and can cause additional pain if not used properly.

Many women rely on intrauterine devices (IUDs) to prevent pregnancy. While the devices are highly effective, pregnancy can happen while using them. When it does, it’s important to seek the care of an Ob/Gyn for pregnancy evaluation and treatment that may reduce complications.

CAR T therapy could provide a lifesaving treatment option for blood cancer patients who have undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy without going into remission. Discover how CAR-T therapy works and who might benefit.

When it comes to buying organic foods, price trumps health benefits for many Dallas families. But choosing organic options for some produce and meat might reduce your risk of certain types of cancer. UT Southwestern discusses when to go organic and when to save your money.

Should pregnant women give up coffee? Skip sushi night? Avoid deli meats? JUT Southwestern discusses common food concerns and offers tips for avoiding foodborne illness during pregnancy.

Heart disease, and more specifically coronary artery disease, is common in the U.S. Learn how PCI can relieve chronic chest pain.

Nearly 80 percent of people in the U.S. use some type of vision correction. But UT Southwestern says advances in vision-correction surgery could someday lead to a world without glasses or contacts. Learn more.

The notion that the postpartum visit signals the end of a patient/doctor relationship is outdated. Instead, postpartum care should be treated as an opportunity to optimize a woman’s health for years to come. Learn more.