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The Moody Children's Hospital, a project between UTSW and @childrens Health, is still several years away from completion. But @dallasnews, along with major donors, toured mock-ups of what the new facility will look like. Get a closer look here: tinyurl.com/mt4bybm8

Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high #bloodpressure and estimated 11m of those people don't even know it. @washingtonpost spoke with UTSW cardiologist Dr. Wanpen Vongpatanasin about the risks you can face if the condition is left untreated. tinyurl.com/2zf69zbn

Newly released cholesterol guidelines suggest that adults as young as 30 should consider taking medication to lower their #cholesterol. @EverydayHealth spoke with UTSW's Dr. Ann Marie Navar about how following the guidelines could reduce your health risks. tinyurl.com/m5rtbvjh

You've heard of March Madness, but what about vas madness? @dallasnews spoke to UTSW's Dr. Kenneth Goldberg about how the yearly college basketball tournament aligns with many men across the U.S. getting #vasectomies. Get the full story here: tinyurl.com/36uw55e2

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for people under the age of 50. @dallasnews spoke with UTSW's Dr. Emina Huang about the growing trend and her research into why #coloncancer behaves differently in younger patients. tinyurl.com/2udfrw9z

Thinking about emerging anti‑aging treatments? Before believing the buzz, hear from #UTSW plastic surgeons on what exosomes are when it comes to skin care — and what patients should understand. bit.ly/4scUhro #patientcare

Allergy season is here, and you may already be feeling its effects. @nytimes spoke with UTSW's Dr. Jeffery Chambliss about determining your personal allergy season and other ways to get ahead of your #allergies this year. tinyurl.com/539w7cdh

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