Health

Bladder issues are still a sensitive health subject people tend to avoid talking about – even with their physician. However, issues like urinary incontinence, bladder infections and urinary tract infections are common and may be helped with simple lifestyle changes. One way to improve bladder health is to modify your diet. Certain foods and liquids…

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructive airflow. COPD is a disease that involves constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort in breathing that affect the lung functionality of over 16 million people in the USA.…

There are 30 million people in the United States living with diabetes, but one in four do not know they are living with this condition. In addition to those millions, another 84 million adults, teenagers and children have prediabetes, but 90% are unaware. These numbers are what motivate UT Health East Texas Certified Diabetes Educators…

Around the time the candles on the 50th birthday cake are blown out, women can expect to soon go through menopause. This is a natural stage in life that every woman shares. However, for some women, that stage can come earlier than expected.  In the United States 5% of women will go through early menopause…

Sugar may taste sweet, but the long-lasting impact it leaves on your health is not. Consuming high amounts of sugar can lead to increased risk of developing stroke, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood cholesterol and cavities. Many foods in American diets contain added sugars. Added sugars are present in candy, soft drinks, cakes,…

When most people think about bariatric surgery, weight loss is what comes to mind. However, the benefits of bariatric surgery extend much further than seeing lower numbers on the scale. Over the course of several future blog posts, we will discuss other reasons to have bariatric surgery. Bariatric Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Main points:…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year, 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness. September is nationally recognized as Food Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the need to put into practice food safety measures when preparing and serving food. We’ve put together some tips for being conscious of food…

The term pulmonary fibrosis generally relates to diffuse scarring in the lungs, as opposed to local scarring that can occur following a pulmonary infection or trauma. There are many different causes of diffuse pulmonary fibrosis, among which idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common. While IPF is often classified as an uncommon lung disease,…

Considering weight loss surgery but don’t know where to start? Ian from the UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center gives an overview of the preparation process. Bariatric surgery can help you regain your freedom and live a longer, healthier life. These procedures also can improve and in some cases resolve health issues such as diabetes, high…

Children can become stressed just like adults. The sources can be external, such as homework load, tests, problems at home or overwhelming schedule. Triggers can also be internal, such as pressures from parents or friends. Also like adults, a little stress is normal, but prolonged stress can have a negative impact on health, contributing to…