Stories from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
June 17, 2019
Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, who has focused his career on improving outcomes for emergency public health initiatives aimed at saving thousands of lives, has joined The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) as chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGovern Medical School.
June 15, 2019
Eve and John Franklin knew something was wrong with Abigail’s heart before she was born. An ultrasound revealed it was struggling to keep pace with her growing body.
June 14, 2019
When eating out, Caroline Urbina chooses grilled chicken over chicken nuggets, broccoli instead of fries, and water rather than soda without hesitation.
May 31, 2019
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November 30. Learn how to prepare before the storm and what to do after the storm has arrived.
May 31, 2019
Depending on the amount of water, the type of home and your geographic area, these tips may help you save belongings. Find out what you need to do after the storm.
May 28, 2019
Chronic, low-grade inflammation can linger for months or years and is linked to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer. UTHealth dietitians say the best prescriptions for treating chronic inflammation lie in not only pharmacies but our kitchens.
May 27, 2019
While most people have heard of lupus, few truly understand the disease and the impact it has on millions of individuals.
May 26, 2019
Christine and Blake Dugger were elated to learn they would be adding another child to their family of four, and they were astonished when an ultrasound detected an extra heartbeat. Twins were on the way, and the Duggers felt divinely blessed. But their enchanting dream turned into a harrowing nightmare when deadly conditions threatened the lives of both twins. In a desperate search for answers, Christine journeyed 2,000 miles to visit a renowned UTHealth maternal-fetal medicine physician, whose surgical expertise and compassion created the best outcome — and delivered the ultimate gift.
May 24, 2019
Dehydration, sunburn, heatstroke, insect bites, rashes, and lacerations – summer can spell health meltdown with a seemingly endless list of unsightly, uncomfortable, and potentially lethal hazards.
May 23, 2019
A novel program designed to provide comprehensive care for Turner syndrome at UTHealth and UT Physicians is one of the first in the U.S. to be designated an adult clinic by the Turner Syndrome Global Alliance (TSGA).
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