The good news for women is that they generally live longer than men. The less than great news is that the risk for stroke increases with age, which means that women typically have a higher stroke risk.

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.

This summer, UT Southwestern’s transplant program helped a 53-year-old Dallas man become the first recipient of an HIV-positive to HIV-positive organ transplant in Texas.

Until recently, cancer genetic testing was based on inspection of a few genes.

Tailbone pain is common during pregnancy, but many women find relief through special cushions, exercises, and posture tips. Learn more from UT Southwestern.

Much of the future of cancer care is in our genes.

Why has it taken so long to develop a COVID-19 vaccine? The complex process of isolating the virus, producing antibodies, and testing a vaccine usually takes years. See how science has moved so quickly during the pandemic.

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.

As the pandemic enters its ninth month and cases rise again, now is not the time to give in to COVID-19 fatigue. UT Southwestern says the best way to fight it is by reinforcing the facts about the virus, and rededicating ourselves to safety measures that reduce its spread.

Promising new treatment approaches—including ones developed at UT Southwestern—are steadily improving care for patients with metastatic lung cancer.