Why daily aspirin therapy for heart disease might not be safe for everyone | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/aspirin-heart-disease/

A September 2018 study suggests that taking aspirin to lower the risk of heart disease might not be worth the risk of bleeding the drug carries for many people. UT Southwestern discusses what the study results mean for patients.
Heavy periods and pelvic pain aren't 'normal' – uterine fibroids might be to blame | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heavy-periods-and-pelvic-pain-arent-normal-uterine-fibroids-might-be-blame/

Too many women accept uterine fibroid symptoms such as heavy periods, abdominal bulkiness, and pelvic pain as normal. But they don’t have to! Learn about treatment options from medication to surgery in this week’s MedBlog. Read more.
It’s time to get heart failure patients the medications they need | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-failure-medications/

Heart failure guidelines recommend four HFrEF medications, but most patients aren’t on the right drugs and doses. See the benefits and how we connect patients with life-improving care.
Coumadin users: Let us go easy on the lettuce | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/letting-up-on-lettuce/

Summertime is traditionally one of the best times to enjoy salads. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are readily available and at peak flavor, and keeping your kitchen cool is easier when there’s no need to turn on the oven.
Alpha-gal syndrome: How a tick bite can make you allergic to meat | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/meat-allergy-alpha-gal-tick-bite/

The bite of the lone star tick can cause alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic condition to red meat and other mammalian food products. UT Southwestern answers common questions about the condition.
5 tips for healthy eating after a weekend football binge | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/healthy-eating-football/

It’s hard to get back to healthy-eating habits after a weekend of football snacks. These five tips can help families stay on track without sacrificing flavor.
7 diet tips to prevent kidney stones | Diet and Nutrition | Men's Health | Prevention | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/kidney-stone-prevention/

Diet can make a big difference in preventing kidney stones. UT Southwestern discusses six diet changes to help reduce the risk of kidney stones.
Genetic testing for breast cancer could benefit more women | Cancer | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/genetic-testing-breast-cancer-could-benefit-more-women/

Breast and ovarian cancer survivors and women from certain ethnic backgrounds should be evaluated for possible BRCA-related screening, according to new guidelines.
How proactive physical therapy can improve pregnancy and postpartum care | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-physical-therapy-bedrest/

Physical therapy can help reduce or prevent pregnancy-related aches and pains, especially for patients with activity restrictions. See how UT Southwestern is ramping up our acute PT offerings for pregnant patients.
Finding cancer support to ease the burdens | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-support-ease-burden/

Proper cancer support can help you or a loved one take on the challenges of cancer. Learn how we can help you ease your stress, from financial to emotional.