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Unless you’ve been stranded on an island for the last 40 years, you probably know that having high cholesterol is bad for you. But the tricky part is figuring out who really needs medication to treat it, which one you should use, and what dosage is appropriate.

The pancreas is a vital part of the digestive system and helps regulate blood sugar. UT Southwestern explains how it’s possible to live without one.

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s HOPE Program provides interventions for early psychosis, including medication, therapy, family support and education, and employment and education services.

Sisters often share a special bond, but the one thing Wanda and Liz did not want to share was high cholesterol.

Women are at higher risk for benign brain tumors than men – but why? In this week’s blog, neurosurgeon UT Southwestern discusses what we do and don’t know about benign brain tumors, as well as surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Learn more.

Let’s talk about what kidney stones are and why the recurrence rate is so high. Then we'll discuss the research a team at UT Southwestern is doing to try to bring this recurrence number down.

Twin pregnancies require special medical management, particularly when one twin has serious health complications. In this week’s blog, two families share their experiences, from maternal-fetal risk conversations to infant loss, and how making a positive impact can help with healing.

Surgical options for treatment of Crohn's disease or UC is reserved for patients for whom medical therapy is ineffective, intolerable, or in cases where complications have occurred such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction, or perforation.

Stroke is a blanket term for sudden neurological changes, and they can be caused by many things. UT Southwestern discusses brain aneurysm and how it affects stroke risk.

Should women get colonoscopies? What about people who aren’t having symptoms? Our cancer doctors explain.