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From CoQ10 to fish oil to magnesium, there are many supplements that claim to support #hearthealth. @washingtonpost spoke with UTSW's Dr. Ann Marie Navar about some of these supplements and how they can affect your cardiovascular health. bit.ly/4scUwmy

A recent study conducted by UTSW's smoking cessation program showed a growing perception that #vaping is more harmful than using conventional cigarettes. Find out how this myth could lead to more cigarette smokers. Full story here: tinyurl.com/2r7abfks

The Valencia Diet, created by Dallas-based Dr. Daniel Valencia, is finding major online success among the #Hispanic community. @dallasnews spoke with Milette Siler of UTSW's Culinary Medicine program about why the diet is so effective. tinyurl.com/2w8ze5dv

Unlocking the science behind memories that last a lifetime. #UTSW researchers are studying how the brain encodes and preserves meaningful experiences through its new Program in Memory Longevity. Learn the science behind memory longevity: bit.ly/4u9XSIm #BrainHealth

UTSW's Dr. Nicholas Westers shares insight on how too much #screentime can risk children's social and emotional growth. @Lina_Ruiz48 @startelegram. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Nd8QMm

Staph is the leading cause of skin infections globally, and men are more likely to get it. New research from UTSW's Dr. Tamia Harris-Tyron explores how #testosterone creates conditions that help the bacteria thrive, and how to possibly treat the infection. tinyurl.com/yc6uw4zz

The safety of student-athletes is a top priority for many Texans. However, a new study from UTSW researchers suggests #concussions may be going underreported in lower income school districts in the DFW area. @dallasnews has the full story here: tinyurl.com/2tsym5vm

Could taking an aspirin daily help to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies? @HealthDayTweets spoke with UTSW's Dr. Elaine Duryea about her research into the link between aspirin and the reduced risk of preeclampsia during #pregnancy. tinyurl.com/5n66crff

Checking LDL #cholesterol is a good way to assess your risk of heart disease. However, research shows a not often used test may be better at evaluating your risk. @NBCNews spoke to UTSW's Dr. Ann Marie Navar about what she suggests for her heart patients. nbcnews.to/46l1blI

Could your weekend barbecue be putting you at a greater risk of #heartdisease? @HuffPost spoke to the co-founder of UTSW's culinary medicine program, Milette Siler, about different cooking methods and how they affect your health. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4742ys4s

Poop is proving to be an unexpected tool in fighting certain types of #cancer. @dallasnews spoke with UTSW's Dr. Andrew Koh about fecal microbiota transplants and how the procedure can help some patients' immune system to recognize cancerous cells. tinyurl.com/js283m5t

UTSW researchers believe they've found the connection between #obesity and inflammation in the body. Dr. Zhenyu Zhong discussed how the research could lead to treatments for endometriosis and endometrial cancer. @Reuters has more on the study here: tinyurl.com/mwxjfv6z

New research from UTSW could change how breast cancer is treated in the future. @DMagazine spoke to UTSW Drs. Asal Rahimi and Marilyn Leitch about the new approach to treating #breastcancer that could lead to less radiation treatment and fewer surgeries. bit.ly/3M84WUL

UTSW's Dr. Jessica Abramowitz discussed how age, ethnicity, and hormone levels can cause unexpected #hairgrowth in women. Huffington Post reporter @JillianGloria shared her insights here: bit.ly/4t0tmjs

How often should you be washing your hair? Exercise, styling products, and your hair type are all key factors. @USATODAY spoke with UTSW's Dr. Heather Goff for tips to help you achieve the best hair health. bit.ly/4anDATH

The new Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, led by UTSW's Dr. Jaclyn Albin, is working on nutritional guidelines for students across the state. @keranews spoke with her about how the committee's work could affect national #nutrition guidelines. bit.ly/4pRO4zf

Eating meals quickly may feel necessary, but eating too fast could lead to an increased risk of #obesity, heart disease, and more. @TIME spoke with UTSW's Dr. Jamie Almandoz about tips to slow down. bit.ly/4qznLyV

It's not uncommon for many people to get stiff, achy joints whenever temperatures start to dip. As Texans brace for winter weather this weekend, Dr. Kathleen Boyle explains how colder temperatures affect #jointhealth. bit.ly/49YJ86Q

Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise in younger adults. @Medscape spoke to UTSW's Dr. Emina Huang about her research into early-onset #colorectalcancer. Read more here: tinyurl.com/42c4bdsw

Could future #organtransplants include 3D-printed organs? UT Southwestern recently received a five-year, nearly $25 million federal grant to advance research into creating viable human organs from a person's own cells. @dallasnews has more here: bit.ly/45RWJKL