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July 25, 2025

Learn the ABCs of hepatitis

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: July 25, 2025
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. A UT Physicians hepatologist shares symptoms and transmission for the hepatitis viruses.
July 22, 2025

Ready for takeoff: Tips for flying with kids

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: July 22, 2025
Flying with kids doesn't have to be overwhelming. A UT Physicians pediatrician provides expert guidance on how to navigate airplane travel, ear pressure pain, and other common challenges.
July 18, 2025

Shingles at any age

Written By: Shelley Vanker | Updated: July 18, 2025
If you've had chickenpox, you can develop shingles, and it can occur at any age. Luis Z. Ostrosky, MD, describes symptoms and when to seek medical help.
July 15, 2025

Beyond cranberry juice: Diagnosing and preventing UTIs

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: July 15, 2025
Urinary tract infections are a common occurrence among women because of their anatomy and hormonal factors. A UT Physicians urologist shares tips for diagnosing and preventing these painful infections.
July 9, 2025

Expert advice: Speaking with children about Central Texas flooding

Written By: Shelley Vanker | Updated: July 9, 2025
Help your child cope, process, and express their feelings following the devastating flash flooding in Central Texas.
June 12, 2025

Myth busting: Are blue-light-blocking glasses necessary?

Written By: Shelley Vanker | Updated: June 12, 2025
Are you worried about the blue light coming from digital screens? A UT Physicians optometrist explains what blue light is and whether blue-light-blocking glasses work.
May 27, 2025

Prep smart: Your guide to the 2025 hurricane season

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 27, 2025
Hurricane season involves gathering a hurricane kit, making an evacuation plan, and staying informed. UTHealth Houston experts share their tips.
May 27, 2025

The ‘4Ms’ framework that’s improving health care for older patients

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 27, 2025
A growing emphasis on age-friendly health care for older adults focuses on the "4Ms" framework: mobility, medication, mentation, and what matters most to them.
May 27, 2025

Stroke emergency or Bell’s palsy: Facing the facts

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 27, 2025
Knowing how to distinguish a stroke from Bell's palsy can make all the difference when time matters most. A UT Physicians neurologist explains how to differentiate the symptoms.
May 22, 2025

Understanding the biotics: A garden in your gut

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 22, 2025
Probiotics, prebiotics, and antibiotics play important roles in our digestive system. A UT Physicians nurse practitioner uses a garden analogy to illustrate how they work together.

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