Texas Health 2018 Top Ten Stories
As 2018 draws to a close, the Texas Health communications team has taken a look back at our favorite stories from the last 12 months. From the tragic to inspiring, these stories have raised awareness
The Link Between Genetics and Breast Cancer
Every October we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, a chance to celebrate survivors, mourn loved ones, encourage those who are still fighting and raise overall awareness of the disease. While it is well known that
“Man Flu” Is Now Backed by Science
It’s not uncommon to hear stories of a family stricken by the common cold, the flu or any kind of “bug”, and while Mom gets it and still continues to care for her sick kids,
A Different Kind of Family Tree: Building Your Family Health History
It’s a common saying that you can pick your friends but you can’t pick your family. To take things one step further, you definitely can’t do much about the family medical history you inherit from
What You Need to Know about the CDC’s New Breast Pump Guidelines
Breastfeeding advocates claim that breast is best, but for some new moms, things aren’t quite that simple. Using a breast pump to express milk is a part of the newborn feeding equation women may not
Seeing Eye Health in a New Light
Humans rely on all five senses to evaluate and experience the world every day, rarely stopping to consider what life would be like without them. Most of us take for granted our ability to see
What You Should Know About Infertility and IVF
Modern medicine in general is amazing, and the strides made in helping families dealing with infertility are among those amazing advances. “Twenty-plus years ago the success rates were in the single digits,” said Dr. Alfred
6 Tips to Prevent Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry dates back as far as Cain and Abel — but learning how to prevent sibling spats, knowing what to do when fights break out and stopping sibling abuse can bring peace into your