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Kids and sports: How specialization can lead to overuse injuries | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sports-specialization-overuse-injuries/
Parents may worry kids will lose a competitive edge by not specializing in a sport early. UT Southwestern talks about why playing multiple sports helps performance and health.
4 questions to ask when planning a home birth | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/home-birth-questions/
There are many factors to consider and decisions to make when considering home birth. Tips for how to choose a midwife and plan for emergencies.
On the Ties Between Blood Pressure and Clinical Events in Peripheral Artery Disease | Physician Update 2025 | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/heart/physician-update/ties-between-blood-pressure-and-peripheral-artery-disease/
Saket Girotra, M.D., of UT Southwestern, presented #AHA25 data linking blood pressure to cardiovascular and limb events in PAD, with distinct risk patterns.
Why it’s time to care about the heart disease epidemic | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-month/
Heart disease is a major health concern in North Texas and across the country. Learn the risks to have a heart-healthy 2016 and beyond.
Well-rounded medicine | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/well-rounded-medicine/
Not only is UT Southwestern up to date on the latest treatments, we're also conducting research to develop future cures. Add your voice –#CallOutCancer today.
New study suggests the lower your LDL cholesterol, the better | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lower-ldl-cholesterol/
Statins may not be the only option for patients with high cholesterol. UT Southwestern shares reactions to a new study.
Weight Loss Success: Barbra Lena | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/weight-loss-success-barbra-lena/
Having struggled with her weight since childhood, and diagnosed with autoimmune disorders as an adult, Barbra Lena underwent gastric bypass surgery in November 2012 and has since lost 125 pounds.
Alternative medicines and cancer treatment: Can they help? | Cancer | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/alternative-medicine-and-cancer-patients/
A new study by a UT Southwestern physician showed that one-third of people with a cancer diagnosis use complementary and alternative medicines such as herbal supplements and some don’t tell their doctors about it. Learn how this potentially interferes with conventional treatments.
Applications and Implications of the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for Atrial Fibrillation Care and Stroke Prevention | Physician Update 2024 | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/heart/physician-update/physician-update-2024/applications-and-implications-of-the-2023-accahaaccphrs-guideline/
Jose Joglar, M.D., of UT Southwestern, shared updates on atrial fibrillation guidelines, highlighting advancements in stroke prevention at #AHA24.
Is chocolate good for the heart? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/chocolate-heart-health/
The latest study suggests chocolate may reduce the risk for heart-related problems, but is it too good to be true?