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May 13, 2024

Melatonin gummies: New guidelines issued as pediatric ER visits spike

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 13, 2024
New safety guidelines aim to keep children safe as more adults use melatonin gummies, which often resemble candy. A UTHealth Houston emergency physician shares her take on the recommendations.
May 9, 2024

Pickleball: Serving up health benefits

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 9, 2024
Providing a cardiovascular workout, neurological benefit, and community connection, pickleball is more than a fad. Read on to learn why a sports medicine physician is urging patients to pick up a paddle.
May 9, 2024

Planting roots after years of struggle: One family’s journey to a forever home

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 9, 2024
It was all smiles as Annissa Adams and her two sons walked into their first house. After years of moving from rental to rental, they now have a forever home.
May 7, 2024

What is a febrile seizure?

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 7, 2024
Febrile seizures are most common in babies and young children. Read more to learn about the prime symptom and how to respond if you see a child suffer from a seizure.
May 4, 2024

Salute to Nurses: Meet the UT Physicians honorees

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 4, 2024
UT Physicians is proud to celebrate our nurses who were recognized by the Houston Chronicle.
May 3, 2024

Medical legal partnerships: Assisting patients beyond their diagnoses

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 3, 2024
Medical legal partnerships address a variety of legal issues that contribute to positive patient outcomes. Learn how UT Physicians is incorporating them into select clinics.
April 27, 2024

UT Physicians receives prestigious volunteer award for second year

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: April 27, 2024
University employees provided 478 hours of volunteer time at the Houston Food Bank, earning the President's Volunteer Service Award for the second straight year.
April 24, 2024

Reasons to consider genetic testing for Parkinson’s disease

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: April 24, 2024
Genetic testing can help physicians be more precise in their diagnoses, but it also offers knowledge that can be helpful when paired with family history.
April 19, 2024

Colds vs. allergies

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: April 19, 2024
Seasonal allergy symptoms can easily be confused with cold symptoms. Use this guide from the experts at UT Physicians to help find relief.
April 17, 2024

Bone health: How older adults can reduce risks of falls and fractures

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: April 17, 2024
Nutrition, exercise, and bone density scans are important ways to be proactive regarding your bone health.

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