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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.
July 1, 2025

Constipation remedies

Written By: Shelley Vanker | Updated: July 1, 2025
Find constipation relief with these four remedies from a UT Physicians nurse practitioner.
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.
May 19, 2025

3 easy, healthy recipes for women on the go

Written By: Brad Driver, UT Physicians | Updated: May 19, 2025
For busy women who are short on time, these three recipes from a UTHealth Houston nutrition expert will deliver taste and nourishment without taking a lot of time to make.
May 16, 2025

How stress affects your menstrual cycle

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 16, 2025
Irregular or absent periods can sometimes be the result of ongoing mental health issues linked to stress. Learn more about when to seek the expert care of an OB-GYN specialist.
May 16, 2025

Signs your gut microbiome may need a reset

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 16, 2025
Poor gut health contributes to stress, anxiety, and a plethora of digestive issues. A UT Physicians gastroenterologist shares essential factors that help reset the gut and improve overall health.

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