10 North Texas moms share advice for new parents | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Having your first baby? Ten experienced moms share their words of wisdom with North Texas parents-to-be.
Reaching the summit after hip dysplasia surgery: Cynthia's story | Orthopaedics | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Adult hip dysplasia nearly stole Cynthia's mobility. But an advanced surgery gave it back – and got the UT Southwestern operating room nurse hiking up mountains again. See her story now.
6 skin problems that can develop during pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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UT Southwestern discusses a few common, harmless skin conditions pregnant women experience, and one they shouldn’t ignore.
5 weird pregnancy symptoms you might not know about | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/weird-pregnancy-symptoms/

Hair loss, swollen gums, changing taste buds, and carpal tunnel syndrome. They’re less common pregnancy and postpartum symptoms, but still normal.
TAVR is not the ‘beginning of the end’ for aortic stenosis open heart surgery | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Two studies presented in March at #ACC19 are the talk of the cardiology community. Both address one question: Can low-risk patients with aortic stenosis benefit from TAVR? UT Southwestern says the data are intriguing, but the excitement is a bit premature. Learn more.
Can the weather impact your pregnancy? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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There are many theories that weather can affect aspects of pregnancy. UT Southwestern looks at the evidence behind these claims, and provides recommendations for handling extreme weather when pregnant.
E-cigarettes: Too many unknowns | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Smokers are turning to e-cigarettes as a way to quit. UT Southwestern explains research about the safety of the devices.
Kids’ food allergies can affect the GI tract: Symptoms parents should know | Diet and Nutrition | Digestive | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/kids-food-allergies-can-affect-gi-tract-symptoms-parents-should-know/

Pediatric food allergies are rising in the U.S., and so is awareness about food-related GI symptoms such as diarrhea and cramping. In this MedBlog, find symptoms parents should look for and learn about a rare condition that is associated with food allergies. Read more.
A new way of looking at ‘good’ cholesterol | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cholesterol-efflux/

Knowing how your cholesterol functions can help doctors determine your heart disease risk. A UT Southwestern cardiologist uses a garbage truck analogy to explain “cholesterol efflux.”
Can doubling exercise reduce heart failure risk? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-failure-exercise/

New research suggests 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise a week may not be enough to prevent chronic heart failure.