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Bariatric surgery and pregnancy: Answers to patients' FAQs | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/bariatric-surgery-fertility-pregnancy/
Obesity can increase the risk of fertility and pregnancy complications. Discover how weight loss surgery can help both men and women become parents.
6 ways to improve wellness during the pandemic | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/6-ways-improve-wellness-during-pandemic/
There is no “magic bullet” to achieve wellness, but a well-rounded approach can improve your physical and mental health. Discover six ways to stay well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tragic trifecta: Coronavirus, heart attacks, and empty ERs | COVID | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/coronavirus-heart-attack/
Fear of COVID-19 in the ER has led to fewer visits for heart attack symptoms. Unfortunately, the virus itself can cause severe heart damage. Do not ignore chest pains, especially during the pandemic. Get the facts in this week's MedBlog.
6 FAQs about COVID-19, pregnancy, and adjusting at home | COVID | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/coronavirus-covid19-pregnancy-faqs/
As the pandemic continues, pregnant patients are asking more questions about COVID-19. Get answers to 6 coronavirus FAQs on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Searching for the Holy Grail of COVID-19 | COVID | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid-19-treatment-tests-cures/
The world’s scientists and physicians, including many of at UT Southwestern, have rallied together to conduct clinical trials and research around COVID-19. UT Southwestern shares recent discoveries and offers a glimpse at what a vaccine might look like.
Why you should consider clinical genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer | Cancer | Digestive | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/why-you-should-consider-clinical-genetic-testing-for-hereditary-colon-cancer/
People are fascinated with the human genome at the moment, with the popularity of direct-to-consumer tests such as 23andMe soaring. But Interpreting genetic test results can be complicated, particularly for conditions like colon cancer. At UT Southwestern, we work with patients before and after a comprehensive DNA analysis to determine if they have any hereditary risks.
COVID-19 and pregnancy: Answers to 10 key patient questions | COVID | Prevention | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid-19-and-pregnancy-answers-to-10-key-patient-questions/
The COVID-19 pandemic has many pregnant patients concerned. Get answers to your pregnancy-related questions in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog with UT Southwestern.
COVID-19 distress: Managing your mental health in a pandemic | COVID | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid-19-distress-managing-your-mental-health-pandemic/
For the 500 million people worldwide who are already struggling with depression and anxiety disorders, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can feel downright paralyzing because our brains are designed around predictability and structure. There are some practical, common sense and clinical solutions to manage the distress.
Why we touch our faces so much – and how to break the habit | Brain | COVID | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/why-we-touch-our-faces-so-much-and-how-break-habit/
Why is it so hard not to touch our own faces? Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic? UT Southwestern explains this instinctual, soothing behavior and how to resist it now more than ever.
Can uterine fibroids harm my pregnancy? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fibroids-options-pregnancy/
For most women, uterine fibroids do not pose a risk to pregnancy. Ob/Gyn Ayomipo Madein, M.D., discusses symptom management before and after delivery.