Discussing tragedies like the Central Texas flooding with children can be challenging. UTSW pediatric psychologist Dr. Jasmine Ghannadpour offered @DMagazine some tips parents can use to have age-appropriate conversations when a tragedy occurs.

A simple breakfast mistake could have you reaching for sugary snacks just a few hours later. Dr. Jaclyn Albin and dietitian Milette Siler of UTSW's Culinary Medicine Program spoke with @FoxNews about making small changes to improve your breakfast habits.

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UTSW's @DrAntoniaChen and @ajaykohlimd are working to transform the cost of joint replacement surgery and improve patient recovery after the procedure. Learn more about their innovative efforts in @DMagazine.

While infections are often the primary reason for having a child's #tonsils removed, new findings from a UTSW research team led by Dr. Ron Mitchell show that the surgery is also effective in treating sleep disorders in children.

What are ghost poops, and what does it say about your gut health? @health_com_ spoke with UTSW colorectal surgeon, Dr. Lai Xue, about the phenomenon and whether it affects your chances of developing colon cancer.

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Can ovarian cysts increase the risk of cancer or other health issues? Around 1 in 10 women will develop an ovarian cyst in their lifetime. UTSW's Dr. Joanna Forbes spoke to @USATODAY about the symptoms of ovarian cysts and when to seek medical attention.

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Cultural reasons can sometimes play a role in Hispanic people choosing not to register as organ donors. Currently, 15% of registered donors in Texas are Hispanic. UTSW's Dr. Joe Lockridge spoke to @dallasnews about the importance of becoming a donor.

A new treatment that uses about half the electricity needed to power a flashlight could potentially help people walk again following a spinal cord injury. UTSW's Dr. Yasin Dhaher helped develop the non-invasive technique that could one day change lives.

Changing when you eat your meals could impact your lifespan, according to recent research from UTSW's Dr. Joseph Takahashi. Dr. Takahashi spoke with @USATODAY about his research into intermittent fasting and its potential effects on longevity.

Mouth tape, weighted blankets, supplements, and more are a few of the things people are trying in their attempts to practice 'sleepmaxxing.' UTSW's Dr. Safia Khan spoke with @health_com_ about the sleepmaxxing trend and if it can improve your sleep.

Allergy season is in full effect. For some, that means dark circles under their eyes, mouth swelling, and more. UTSW's Dr. Jeffrey Chambliss spoke with @TIME about some lesser-known allergy symptoms that might be mistaken for something else.

How much screen time is too much for kids? UTSW's Dr. John Hutton recently spoke with @Being_Patient_ about his new research into children's use of digital media, and how it affects their developing brains.

What is food noise, and how does it keep you from reaching your health goals? UTSW's Dr. Jamie Almandoz spoke with @readersdigest about what food noise is, and how your lifestyle could intensify its effects.

New technology can take your vision test from the exam room to your living room. Patients have the option to take an FDA-approved eye exam online. UTSW's Dr. Shivani Kamat spoke with @yahoolife about what to consider before scheduling your next eye exam.

"A life-changer" is how a North Texas man describes his improved hearing following cochlear implant surgery. Dr. Cheyanne Keesee spoke to @dallasnews about how UTSW surgeons and staff are changing lives at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders.

Hitchhiker’s thumb could be a harmless physical quirk. But it could also be an indicator of several other conditions. UTSW's Dr. Isabel Huang spoke with @PreventionMag about the connection between hitchhiker's thumb, hypermobility, arthritis, and more.

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