Underserved communities often have difficulty accessing cancer prevention resources. These cancer research studies aim to provide more equity for all patients

Free-flap breast reconstruction with natural body tissue has emerged as a long-lasting alternative to implants after breast cancer. Explore how women benefit from the procedure, and learn about the patient-centric processes our surgeons followed to become world-class experts

It may take a year or more for full vision to return after a traditional cornea transplant, but a less-invasive method can have patients seeing clearly after only a few weeks or months. UT Southwestern explains

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

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

Is the keto diet safe? According to UT Southwestern, the answer is not as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Patients should consider these 3 health questions before giving up carbs to lose weight or prevent heart disease. Learn more in this week’s MedBlog

Many women rely on intrauterine devices (IUDs) to prevent pregnancy. While the devices are highly effective, pregnancy can happen while using them. When it does, it’s important to seek the care of an Ob/Gyn for pregnancy evaluation and treatment that may reduce complications

Foods high in both saturated fat and calories can have an immediate impact on heart health, according to a 2018 study. UT Southwestern offers tips to eat better and avoid the consequences. Learn more

Nearly 80 percent of people in the U.S. use some type of vision correction. But UT Southwestern says advances in vision-correction surgery could someday lead to a world without glasses or contacts. Learn more

When it comes to choosing the best sunscreen, take the same approach to healthy eating: Read the label! UT Southwestern says the label should list three specific factors that indicate optimal sun protection. Learn more