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Should you eat less sodium? The answer is – it depends | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/low-sodium-high-blood-pressure/
The debate continues – is sodium harmless or bad for us? UT Southwestern says the answer is clear, but it isn’t one size fits all.
Can we diagnose and treat depression faster? | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/diagnose-depression-faster/
Two new studies at UT Southwestern will help physicians find a way to diagnose and treat depression faster and more accurately.
Should people in Dallas-Fort Worth fear Chagas disease? | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/chagas-disease-dallas/
A recent Dallas Morning News report revealed a horrible tropical illness that has made its way to America. But is Chagas disease a real threat in Dallas?
The truth about snake and spider bites in Texas
https://utswmed.org/medblog/snake-spider-bites-what-to-do/
If you think you’ve been bitten by a venomous snake or spider, stay calm and follow three steps to slow venom spread and aid in your full recovery.
Blood pressure treatment changes for pregnant women
https://utswmed.org/medblog/blood-pressure-pregnancy/
A new study has flipped the script on mild hypertension care in pregnancy. UT Southwestern explores the data on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Flu shots and miscarriage: Let’s clear up misunderstandings | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/flu-vaccine-safe-pregnancy/
A 2017 study suggested that flu shots are associated with miscarriage. Why this is wrong, and why pregnant women need to be vaccinated.
Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: Facts and treatment options | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cesarean-scar-ectopic-pregnancy/
Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening complication after a prior C-section. Explore treatments and patient choices involved in this rare condition.
FMLA and maternity leave: What you need to know | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fmla-maternity-leave/
Planning time off work for a baby can be stressful. UT Southwestern shares what expecting parents should know about FMLA eligibility and benefits.
The five-second rule | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/five-second-rule/
Germ exposure isn’t all bad. In fact, studies in mice suggest some exposure might actually help build the immune system and guard against asthma and other allergic diseases.
What's causing ‘electric’ facial pain? It might be trigeminal nerve damage | Brain | ENT | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/trigeminal-neuralgia-neuropathy/
Learn about trigeminal nerve damage and its symptoms. Get expert advice from UT Southwestern Medical Center's specialists.