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World Cup matches are underway, and that means fans and players from around the world will get to experience the Texas heat. @ABC spoke to UTSW's Dr. Craig Crandall, who explores what could put them at risk for a heat-related injury. Read more here: tinyurl.com/44wc74cd
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Did you know your gut has its own clocks? # UTSW scientists discovered that eating when your body expects sleep can disrupt your internal clocks, which helps explain why late meals, jet lag, and shift work can cause constipation, IBS, and other issues. bit.ly/4vJgtel
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Dr. Philip Huang, Director of @DCHHS, recently discussed the impact and future growth of public health here in TX with @UTSWopsh Dean Dr. Saad Omer. Check out the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=I0hLUeZU…

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More than half of #cancer patients experience a distressing mix of emotions called "scanxiety." Dr. Laura Howe-Martin, the medical director of psycho-oncology at UTSW, spoke with @dallasnews about the phenomenon. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4pnhj56j
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Summer reminder: sunscreen isn’t the only protection you need ☀️Your eyes are also exposed to UV rays, especially when sunlight reflects off water, sand, or pavement. Check out these tips to keep your eyes healthy this season. bit.ly/43hJl0O #UVProtection #PatientCare
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Kids need sleep to maintain their physical and mental health. So, if your child is struggling to sleep, is melatonin an option? @USNewsHealth spoke with UTSW's Dr. Michelle Caraballo about the possible risks kids face if they take #melatonin. bit.ly/43hAmN7
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Have you ever experienced "scanxiety?" Scanxiety is a set of physical and emotional symptoms many people feel before, during, and after cancer-related imaging exams. Learn more about how UTSW's psycho-oncology team helps people deal with #scanxiety here: tinyurl.com/35wyuku3
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You're getting serious about improving your mental health. What's the next step on your #mentalhealth journey? @TIME spoke to Dr. Manish Jha, with UTSW’s O’Donnell Brain Institute, about the questions you should ask before beginning medication. tinyurl.com/5dt83wwm
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“It’s probably the perfect storm of a contagion coming into the right contact for a confined group,” says UTSW pathologist Jeffrey SoRelle. @WSJ spoke with Dr. SoRelle about the global effort to contain the #Hantavirus. Get the full story here: on.wsj.com/3QX01rK
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#UTSW has launched an Innovation Hub to help turn discoveries and inventions into real-world medical solutions. See how the Hub's sophisticated online portal provides a window into investment opportunities for VC firms and other financiers. bit.ly/4cJu5zF #MedTech
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Consistently getting a good night's rest does wonders for your health. However, it's less clear how your mattress affects your #sleep quality. @dallasnews spoke with UTSW's Dr. Kavita Trivedi about the connection between spine health and your mattress. tinyurl.com/4m3pk249
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Pam Minick, a Ft. Worth resident and rodeo champion, has made plenty of history in her life. Now she's part of medical history after participating in a UTSW trial that pioneered single-dose radiation treatment for #cancer. Read more about her journey here: tinyurl.com/f4avh2e5
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It's #Parkinsons Awareness Month, and Mr. Bud Leavell has found instant relief for his resting tremor following a new, incision‑free treatment at UTSW. @CBS11 reporter @amugaverotv spoke with Dr. Bhavya Shah about the procedure that is changing lives. tinyurl.com/49t7e5bx
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