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New findings on mechanism for intestinal inflammation could offer new targets for treating ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and other conditions

With knee replacement surgery becoming more common, Varatharaj Mounasamy, M.D., Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center who specializes in hip and knee replacements, recommends taking off from work for a few weeks, joining a class to learn more about joint replacement, and

Prevention is now emphasized for heartburn relief.

A new drug combination discovered by the UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center may extend the effectiveness of a lung cancer treatment

Why do those with obesity so often develop high blood pressure? The answer could be as simple as loss of a sugar molecule.

World health experts have long suspected that the incidence of COVID-19 has been higher than reported.

Endocannabinoids, signaling molecules produced in the body that share features with chemicals found in marijuana, can shut down genes needed for some pathogenic intestinal bacteria to colonize, multiply, and cause disease, new research led by UT Southwestern scientists shows.

Deleting a key gene in mice in just their fat made tissues throughout these animals insulin resistant, in addition to other effects, a new study by UT Southwestern researchers shows.

A drug in clinical trials as a treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) works with a one-two punch that shuts down triglyceride production and fatty acid synthesis in liver cells, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers show in a new study.

As weight-loss drugs capture the public’s imagination, UTSW and its Nutrition Obesity Research Center are uniquely positioned to lead the way in discovery, education, and community outreach.