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

Many people take fish oil supplements daily to reduce the risk of heart attack. But do omega-3 fatty acid pills really work? In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses the ongoing debate, as well as scientifically proven strategies to reduce heart attack risk.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a newly recognized chronic inflammatory condition that causes vomiting and trouble swallowing in children. UT Southwestern discusses diagnosis and treatment of EoE in this week's MedBlog.

When shopping for sunscreen, many brands might catch your eye. But are brand name products more effective than generics? UT Southwestern discusses what matters when choosing a sunscreen – and best practices for getting the most protection.

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.

UT Southwestern has unlocked a century-old medical mystery: How does the immune system know when it’s under attack?

Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy is a rare but serious condition. Blood clots can form in the legs, travel to the lungs, and reduce blood flow or oxygen. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, explore PE symptoms, risk factors, and strategies to reduce your risk.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in women's health care. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, find out how our Ob/Gyns use AI every day and get predictions for future uses of AI from UT Southwestern.

African-Americans are genetically not predisposed to heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Recent UT Southwestern studies dispel conventional thinking around race, weight loss, and heart health and push for personalized, equitable patient care.

Hip dysplasia is a term most people associate with their dogs, but the condition is the leading cause of hip arthritis in young women and it is also the most common abnormality among newborns, according to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. UT Southwestern has discovered a new protein that