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‘The Voice’ of Frisco inspires millions with her songs, and her superpower | ENT | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/maelyn-jarmon-voice-frisco/
Frisco, Texas, native Maelyn Jarmon won Season 16 of The Voice on NBC, despite being deaf in one ear. Her voice captivated coach John Legend and millions of viewers around the country.
Specialist spotlight: Paging Dr. Magdalena Espinoza | Digestive | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/dr-magdalena-espinoza-frisco-gastroenterologist/
Spotlight on a UT Southwestern Frisco gastroenterologist with expertise in treating digestive and liver conditions.
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.
6 ways to support seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic | Aging | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/seniors-and-covid-19/
Keeping seniors and other vulnerable populations safe as COVID-19 spreads is absolutely vital, but it’s also important to ensure they don’t drift into social isolation. UT Southwestern suggests 6 ways to help elderly friends and relatives through the crisis.
Life cycle of a coronavirus: How respiratory illnesses harm the body | COVID | Lungs | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lifecycle-of-a-coronavirus/
How can a microscopic respiratory infection such as COVID-19 wreak such havoc in the body so quickly? And why do some patients get hit harder than others. UT Southwestern discusses how a coronavirus can progress in our respiratory tracts.
Don’t lose sight of eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic | COVID | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/eye-health-ophthalmology-covid19/
During the pandemic, it's safe to get ophthalmology care for glaucoma, cataracts, or new eye symptoms. Find out why you shouldn't postpone your visit.