Snacking on the right foods during the day can help you control hunger and overeating while you are dieting. But you need to choose the right kind of snack.

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular death. While hypertension is generally not curable, it is treatable if you are aware of it, and one of the best ways to stay on top of this disease is through home blood pressure monitoring. Read more.

Energy drinks are popular, but are they safe? A UT Southwestern physician explains some of his concerns.

If an expecting mother is on your holiday gift list, use these tips from UT Southwestern to pick the perfect present (and avoid unintentional hurt feelings). Tips include gifts new moms can use today and long after delivery. Learn more.

Flipping through the pages of a scrapbook detailing her weight loss following last year's bariatric surgery, 23-year-old Patricia England can't believe how far she's come.

Explore before-and-after rhinoplasty transformations at UTSW Medical Center. Learn about nose job procedures from our expert plastic surgeons.

“We found that patients with mechanical assist devices have the ability to make their muscle cells divide,” says a study’s senior author from UT Southwestern. “The obvious question now is, ‘Are these hearts regenerating? Could LVADs be used as a cure for heart failure?’”

A doctor at UT Southwestern was a legend among his students and across the country. He changed the course of modern medicine with his visionary brand of humane practice — combining research, academia, and patient, thoughtful care.

Why do some patients have higher blood pressure numbers at the doctor’s office than at home? It could be “white coat hypertension.”

Hearing the baby’s heartbeat at every prenatal visit is exciting, but sometimes the rhythm isn’t what the Ob/Gyn expects. While detection of a fetal heart arrhythmia can be scary for parents, it is fairly common and usually doesn’t indicate long-term issues. Learn more.