The brain is like a black box; the answers are in there, but getting to them and deciphering their precious codes are monumental tasks. It’s this type of thinking that ultimately led UT Southwestern to groundbreaking advancements in neuro-oncology research.

It wasn’t long into Nagrath’s climbing career that he set his sites on the base camp of Mt. Everest. His only barrier was how to handle his blood pressure, especially at extreme altitude.

Amy Velderman lives a life of miracles. She was born with a congenital heart defect in 1960, when heart surgery was not an option for babies. “At first they told my parents that I’d probably die before I was a year old,” she says. “Then they said I’d probably die before I reached school age.”

Jack Baum was only 2 years old when his father died of a heart attack. His father was only in his 30s – one of a long line of family members who passed away at an early age. Baum was determined to break that family tradition.

Managing high blood sugar during pregnancy? Discover how advanced glucose monitoring, whether you use continuous glucose monitoring and traditional methods, can ensure a healthier pregnancy for you and your baby.

The UT Southwestern Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at Children’s Health Plano offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for expectant mothers and for women contemplating pregnancy who are concerned about their health and the health of their unborn child.

The body needs time to heal after childbirth, but persistent pain and incontinence are not normal. Learn to help speed recovery.

Nitrous oxide, popularly known as “laughing gas,” used to be commonly used by women during labor. Now, the gas is making a comeback.

More than 1 million adults in America have a congenital heart defect. A UT Southwestern doctor explains what they need to know before they become parents.

Doctors can diagnose many birth defects before the baby is born.