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March 5, 2024

How the face of mental health changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: March 5, 2024

People started talking more about mental health during the pandemic. That's just one positive aspect our experts share as a change for mental health during COVID-19.

March 5, 2024

UTHealth Houston research: semaglutide reduces severity of fatty liver disease in people with HIV

Written By: Halle Jones | Updated: March 5, 2024

Semaglutide is a safe, effective therapy for a common fatty liver disease in people with HIV, according to the results of a clinical trial presented by UTHealth Houston.

February 29, 2024

Orthopedic ace scores Employee of the Year

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: February 29, 2024

Demonstrating compassion, dedication, and generosity this employee was chosen as our Employee of the Year 2023.

February 28, 2024

It’s not about the scale: Understanding the mental side of eating disorders

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 28, 2024

Individuals with eating disorders often grapple with self-worth tied to body image. This mental illness is not a choice, but recovery can be.

February 28, 2024

UTHealth Houston named first-ever SCN2A Multidisciplinary Center by FamilieSCN2A Foundation

Written By: Caitie Barkley, UTHealth Houston | Updated: February 28, 2024

Thanks to a designation by FamilieSCN2A Foundation, UTHealth Houston opens the first multidisciplinary center to help treat patients with SCN2A-related disorders.

February 23, 2024

Health advisory: Meningococcal meningitis

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: February 23, 2024

Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection spread through saliva. The infection can cause headaches, confusion, and sensitivity to light and sound. If not treated in a timely manner, the disease could be fatal.

February 21, 2024

Colorectal cancer screening and early detection are key to effective treatment

Written By: Kim Kham, UT Physicians | Updated: February 21, 2024

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women. But thanks to more proactive screenings and improvements in colorectal cancer treatments, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping in both men and women for several decades.

February 21, 2024

Neonatal intensive care and survival of the most preterm infants increased during previous decade, according to new UTHealth Houston study

Written By: Jeannette Sanchez | Updated: February 21, 2024

Across the United States, more babies born at 22 weeks’ gestation are admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and surviving in increasing numbers, according to a new study led by UTHealth Houston.

February 20, 2024

The vital beat: Importance of blood pressure

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: February 20, 2024

Catch an early sign for stroke or heart attack by checking your blood pressure often.

February 16, 2024

Reduce risk for heart disease with lifestyle changes and new tool

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 16, 2024

Lifestyle changes, specifically quality sleep and managing stress, play a major role in reducing the risk of heart disease.

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March 5, 2024

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: March 5, 2024

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February 29, 2024

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