The History and Science Behind Cord Blood Transplants
Just three to five ounces of stem-cell-rich cord blood can be harvested with each baby born, but that three to five ounces can do so, so much, experts say. “Cord blood has immature blood cells,
Texas Health Honors Military Veterans at End of Life
To show honor and gratitude to those who have served in the Armed Forces, several Texas Health hospitals have established a new program that pays respect to veterans who spend their last days of life
Could Computer Use Stave Off Dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and it’s estimated that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Although there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementias,
Cardiac Rehab is a Work of Heart
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with heart disease or has suffered a heart attack recently, your health problems can be scary, worrisome and even confusing. But with effort, experts say that
Living the Ornish Life
Constance Kilgore is a true believer in the Dr. Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.™ “This program has saved my life,” the 71-year-old geriatric care manager and social worker says. Kilgore was born in Massachusetts,
Keeping Your Health Up to Par With Golf
Surprised at how many calories you can burn playing golf? Have some friendly tips of your own? Sound off in the comments or on social media with the hashtag #AYAWBgolfhealth
Exploring the Fallopian Tube-Ovarian Cancer Link
If most women are honest, they spend very little time thinking about their reproductive organs, unless they’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, menopause begins or an issue presents itself. In fact, you may have
Texas Health Out Loud: SANE Program at Texas Health Hospitals
When most of us think of visiting the emergency department, we are reminded of when we broke an arm, or the last medical drama that we watched on television. We know that skilled nurses and
Five Tips for Getting Ahead This Daylight Saving Time
Every fall, many people welcome the time change with open arms, but in the spring when it comes time to lose that “extra” hour, many people begrudgingly welcome a disruption in their sleep pattern. While
