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10 supplements and certain medications to pause before surgery

Some supplements and drugs can cause issues with anesthesia. UT Southwestern discusses types of anesthesia and which medications to pause before surgery.

Prevention

3 signs your vocal cords may be damaged

Everyone loses their voice or experiences hoarseness temporarily, but if vocal problems persist you need to take action to avoid long-term or permanent damage. Here are 3 signs you should seek voice care.

Diet and Nutrition; Heart; Prevention

Focusing on 10,000 steps a day could be a misstep

Many patients think 10,000 steps per day is a magic number for their health, but UT Southwestern says any significant increase in steps can be beneficial for our health.

Men's Health; Prevention; Your Pregnancy Matters

'The pill' for guys: Male birth control option passes safety tests

A male birth control pill has moved one step closer to reality, but will men actually take a daily oral contraceptive?

'From the research lab to the bedside and into survivorship, precision medicine has expanded the medical community's understanding of cancer biology. But it requires a multidisciplinary approach – physicians and scientists, surgeons and radiation oncologists all working as a team – particularly as more advanced therapies are approved for a larger population of patients.'

Aging; Prevention

Geriatrics COVE team makes house calls for older people – and reduces hospital readmissions

Seniors need better primary care access and fewer hospital readmissions. We target both concerns with COVE – our house call program that delivers precision medicine at home. Learn more.

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COVID; Prevention

What Texans need to know about mpox

Brain; Dermatology; Prevention

West Nile virus is on the rise: What Texans need to know

Cancer; Digestive; Prevention

Specialized care for young adults with colorectal cancer: What you need to know