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Parents’ guide to hand, foot, and mouth disease | Pediatrics | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/medbloghand-foot-mouth-disease/
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that spreads quickly among small children. Symptoms can last up to 7-10 days, so good hygiene is vital to keeping it under control. Find out what to expect if your child is diagnosed with HFMD.
Cancer rehab helps patients survive and thrive | Cancer | Women's Health | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-rehabilitation/
You don’t need to live with cancer-related pain or loss of function. Find out how oncology rehabilitation can help you reach a life without limits.
Tips and recipes for a healthy holiday season from a doctor and a dietitian | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/holiday-meals-healthy-tips/
Nutrition experts at UT Southwestern offer practical tips to enjoy holiday foods in a healthy way.
How a North Texas woman survived rare genetic lung cancer – and saved her mom | Cancer | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lung-cancer-genetic-form/
Cassie Munoz's genetic lung cancer diagnosis at age 29 prompted screenings for her family and led to her mother's cancer diagnosis at an early stage. It also spurred ground-breaking research on their unique mutation.
The ABCs of hemoglobin disorders and pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hemoglobin-disorders-pregnancy/
Explore the ABCs of hemoglobin disorders – alpha thalassemia, beta thalassemia, hemoglobin C, and sickle cell disease – and what pregnant people should know.
Direct-to-implant reconstruction: Single surgery, beautiful results after breast cancer | Cancer | Plastic Surgery | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breast-cancer-reconstruction-direct-to-implant/
Discover the benefits of direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, a single surgery option for faster recovery and restored confidence after a mastectomy.
Should you test for MTHFR gene mutation while pregnant or after miscarriage? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/mthfr-gene-pregnancy/
Uncover the facts about the MTHFR gene mutation and its myths. Find out why it’s not linked to miscarriage and how folate supports a healthy pregnancy.
Newborn screening gives babies a head start for a healthier future | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/newborn-heel-stick-test/
Newborn blood samples provide lifesaving information about their health. See how these screenings give babies a chance at a healthier future.
Markerless radiation erases a reminder and improves breast cancer therapy | Cancer | Discovery | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/no-marks-breast-cancer-therapy/
Breast cancer “markerless” radiation therapy eliminates a visual reminder of treatment – and UT Southwestern is one of the few cancer centers that offers it worldwide. Learn more.
When to worry about missing your period | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/missing-period-amenorrhea/
If you’ve unexpectedly missed three or more periods and you’re not pregnant, talk with a doctor. Amenorrhea (absent periods) can be a sign of a serious health problem.