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Power within: How a new melanoma treatment shrinks tumors from the inside
Daniel Wang, M.D.
Sanjay Chandrasekaran, M.D.
Amena Shahabuddin, M.P.A.S., PA-C
April 22, 2026
Men's Health
ED, low T, and more men’s health conditions: How a urologist can help
Niki Parikh, M.D.
April 15, 2026
Aging
Staying safe at home: How older adults can protect their independence
Deborah Freeland, M.D.
April 10, 2026
Diet and Nutrition
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Heart
Blood pressures are rising. So why are Americans using fewer salt substitutes?
Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D.
John Giacona, PA-C, Ph.D., CHC
April 8, 2026
Cancer
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Mental Health
Psycho-oncology supports the whole person during and after cancer treatment
Tyler Evans, Ph.D.
April 1, 2026
Diet and Nutrition
What do the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans mean for you?
Melissa Shoemaker, M.D.
March 26, 2026
Brain
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Mental Health
Exploring deep brain stimulation to manage treatment-resistant depression
Frederick Hitti, M.D., Ph.D.
March 24, 2026
Aging
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Plastic Surgery
Can exosomes help with skin care and hair loss?
Jeffrey Kenkel, M.D.
March 16, 2026
Pediatrics
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Plastic Surgery
Adult cleft lip and cleft palate center at UT Southwestern supports continuing needs
Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, M.D.
March 12, 2026
ENT
Should I ask for transcanal endoscopic ear surgery?
J. Walter Kutz, M.D.
Rance Fujiwara, M.D., M.B.A.
Daniel Killeen, M.D.
Brandon Isaacson, M.D.
March 9, 2026
Discovery
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Lungs
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Your Pregnancy Matters
Treating cystic fibrosis before birth: Giving newborns a healthier start
Raksha Jain, M.D.
March 4, 2026
Kidneys
Gout: A modern resurgence of an ancient disease
Reid Weisberg, M.D.
February 27, 2026
Brain
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Mental Health
Understanding illness anxiety disorder and the risks of Dr. ChatGPT
Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D.
John Dykema, M.D.
February 25, 2026
Plastic Surgery
Fixing trigger finger with a fresh approach
Jonathan Cheng, M.D.
February 24, 2026
Brain
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Diet and Nutrition
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Men's Health
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Women's Health
Eating disorders often driven by trauma and a quest for safety
Carrie McAdams, M.D., Ph.D.
February 20, 2026
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Cancer
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Dermatology
What does skin cancer look like? Pictures, plus prevention tips
Even if you apply sunscreen daily and are careful about sun protection, it’s important to examine your skin regularly for suspicious lesions, moles, and skin changes. Here’s a quick primer of what to look for during your self-exam.
Stephanie Savory, M.D.
May 20, 2025
Patient Stories
How plasma exchange helped save her heart, decades after strep attacked her brain
February 18, 2026
‘Miracles do happen!’ Rare case of normal pressure hydrocephalus successfully treated
February 10, 2026
NF2-related schwannomatosis: Supporting patients with rare hearing nerve tumors
November 18, 2025
Navy veteran navigates cancer journey from paralysis to remission
November 7, 2025
One complex lung surgery makes a lifetime of difference
October 30, 2025
Chronic, recurrent UTI sufferers may find new hope with UTSW urologist
August 22, 2025
No. 1 hospital in DFW for a ninth straight year
July 29, 2025
Time in a bottle: How UTSW paved the way for a breakthrough brain cancer drug
June 30, 2025
Young newlywed, UTSW cancer team wage 'Infinity War' on stage 4 lymphoma
May 14, 2025
Divide and survive: How a split-liver transplant saved two lives
May 8, 2025
Unscripted: Doctors' Stories
The Science of Healing: UT Southwestern's Quest for Discovery
For more than 75 years, UT Southwestern has been on a three-part mission: to discover, heal, and educate. As one of the country’s leading academic medical centers, we bring science, determination, and compassion to bear on diseases and conditions that have long vexed humanity.
We’re not content with merely dispensing today’s treatments. We’re searching for breakthroughs in our labs and then moving our discoveries as quickly as possible into new and better treatments for our patients. That’s the science of healing. That’s also the story of UT Southwestern – the future of medicine, today.
Radiation Reimagined
A new, hyper-targeted radiation technology could bring your total number of treatments from 45 to just five.
Acid Test
A rare couple in the lab world has developed a new way for surgeons to look at the tumors they need to remove.
The Concussion Myth
Over the last two decades, the world has learned a lot about brain injuries. But now it seems there are more questions than answers.
The Depression Test
Most people with depression never get treated. But what if everyone got screened at their regular checkups?
The Science Behind Preventing Teen Suicide
Teens who have attempted suicide are at high risk for a second attempt. But there are ways to help.
The Gene Genie
New genetic editing technology has opened the door to erasing the mutations in our DNA.
Taking on America's Biggest Killer
Your risk of heart disease could be largely eliminated by mutating just one gene.
What We Know About Your Prostate
Generations of men underwent aggressive screening for prostate cancer. Now doctors are reevaluating just how worried men should be about their prostate.
The Team That's Doubling Cancer Survival Rates
When patients are diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, they have only a 1-in-10 chance of survival. Here, the odds are substantially higher.