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Getting to the heart of your pregnancy: What cardiovascular changes you can expect | Heart | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-heart-cardiovascular-changes/
Pregnancy puts a big demand on your heart. Learn how your cardiovascular system adapts to keep you and your baby healthy.
Pregnancy can predict future heart health: Tips to shape your destiny | Heart | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/future-heart-health-pregnancy/
Research shows that women who have certain complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth are more likely to develop heart problems later in life.
Frequent nosebleeds? It could be HHT, a serious but treatable genetic disorder | ENT | Lungs | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/nosebleeds-why-hht/
Chronic nosebleeds can be a sign of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a bleeding disorder that can increase stroke risk. Explore diagnosis and treatment options.
Navigating pregnancy with a heart condition: What you need to know | Heart | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-pre-existing-heart-disease/
Having a pre-existing heart condition can complicate pregnancy. Ashley Zink, M.D., discusses how specialized care helps women achieve positive outcomes.
Laser surgery offers hope for patients living with epilepsy and brain cancer | Brain | Cancer | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/litt-surgery-brain-epilepsy/
Experts at UTSW are using laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) with iMRI, a minimally invasive alternative, to effectively treat epilepsy and deep-seated brain tumors.
Pushing aside ‘Stayin’ Alive’: New songs to keep the (heart)beat during CPR | Heart | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cpr-songs-hands-only/
You never know when you might need to step in during an emergency and do hands-only CPR until help arrives. Trainers often suggest using the 1970s Bee Gees tune "Stayin' Alive" to help you set the pace for compressions. But if you're not feeling the disco vibe, any song with 100 to 120 beats per minute will do. Check out our suggestions!
Beyond eggs: Protein sources that strike the right balance | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/protein-diet-egg-alternatives/
Curious about high-protein diets? Are egg prices messing up meal plans? Learn how a complete “protein package” can boost your health – and save your budget.
Torn ACL: How reconstructive surgery gets athletes back in the game | Orthopaedics | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/acl-tear-knee-surgery/
A torn ACL can sideline athletes for up to a year, but full recovery and return to play is possible after surgery and physical therapy. Explore the options.
How using cigars, pipes, or smokeless tobacco can harm your heart | Heart | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cigars-pipes-dip-heart-health/
Cigarette alternatives raise your risk of a serious heart condition. Learn how a new study clarifies the cardiovascular effects from pipes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco.
What do the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans mean for you? | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/dietary-guidelines-update/
Dr. Melissa Shoemaker at UT Southwestern Medical Center explains the new dietary guidelines and what they mean for real life, health, and eating well without guilt.