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Having low platelets is common in pregnancy, as 'This Is Us' star Mandy Moore recently discovered. But for some patients, it increases the risk of complications. Find out what causes low platelets and how it's treated in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

It’s heart-smart to go nuts! Our dietitian explains how eating tree nuts is good for the heart and the taste buds.

Epidurals are generally safe and effective for labor pain management, but myths abound! UT Southwestern debunks 9 common myths about epidurals in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Dallas endocrinologist Dr. Anna Tumyan is an expert at caring for patients with hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid disease.

The excitement surrounding COVID-19 vaccines has been tempered by the emergence of several variants of the SARS-CoV2 virus. UT Southwestern infectious diseases experts have been tracking the variants and the vaccines' effectiveness against them.

Savreet Sarkaria, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center; she specializes in GI cancer.

Knee replacement is one of the most common orthopedic procedures, but not everybody needs surgery. UT Southwestern discusses noninvasive relief options for osteoarthritis pain as well as what to know if you need a knee replacement.

Sujir Pritha Nayak, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center; she specializes in neonatal-perinatal medicine.

A little squeamish about pain? UT Southwestern discusses tips to feel less anxious about pain or discomfort during common pregnancy tests and exams.

Ashkan Soltan is in the Division of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.