Researchers have been identifying new cancer biomarkers for immunotherapy that can benefit patients. These three discoveries are some of the highlights.

A 2017 study suggested that flu shots are associated with miscarriage. Why this is wrong, and why pregnant women need to be vaccinated.

Using interventional radiology procedures to fight cancer allows doctors to guide treatments right to the cancer site.

Episiotomies used to be a routine part of labor and delivery. Why we rarely do them now, and how to potentially avoid the procedure.

This study looked at medical records for patients who were cured of liver cancer at 31 North American medical centers. The findings demonstrate that patients who were treated and cured of their hepatitis C had significantly better survival rates than those patients whose hepatitis C was not treated.

More women are disclosing that they ingested their placenta after delivery. But UT Southwestern has concerns about the new fad.

Trying to lose weight during pregnancy is generally not recommended. UT Southwestern offers healthy New Year, New You resolutions regarding weight for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy.

Premature babies benefit the most from breast milk. Learn how we use donor breast milk, and why not to buy it on the internet.

Media coverage of celebrities with pancreatic cancer such as Alex Trebek and Ruth Bader Ginsburg can lead to misconceptions about typical outcomes. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses realistic goals of treatment, advanced therapies, and a novel prevention program that can spare at

UT Southwestern discusses why African-Americans face a higher risk of heart disease, and how to lower that risk.