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10/10/2025

Establishing a primary care provider is an important part of your wellness journey. Take the first step: http://spr.ly/6182AixFK

10/10/2025

Pill cameras aren't just for your favorite spy movies. A capsule endoscopy is a real tool used to help evaluate your digestive system.

Learn how capsule endoscopy works, when it's recommended and how it compares to traditional endoscopy in diagnosing small bowel conditions.

10/09/2025

Debra Roberts' symptoms, while appearing to look like early on-set dementia, were actually symptoms of a rare condition known as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Learn more about CSF leak symptoms and how it's diagnosed: http://spr.ly/6187Aiv75

10/09/2025

Discover what it's like on a stroke unit, where patients can be "fine one second, and the next second, they're not." Follow Matthew Freeman, RN, and other physical, speech and occupational therapists as they care for patients with various neurological conditions and symptoms, including stroke, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), altered mental status, seizures and more.

10/09/2025

For those new to soccer and those who haven't played since childhood, here's why soccer is a smart way to stay active — and how to get started safely.

Whether you're new to soccer or haven't played since childhood, here's why soccer is a smart way to stay active — and how to get started safely.

10/08/2025

Dr. Mahmoud Al Rifai, a cardiologist with Houston Methodist, explores questions about cholesterol and its effects on the heart. Dr. Al Rifai answers:

- What is cholesterol?
- What is normal cholesterol?
- What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
- What are the signs that your cholesterol may be high?
- What can happen if you have untreated high cholesterol?

10/08/2025

Breast self-exams are still an important tool to understand and monitor the body.

Spending some time each month checking your breasts may help you notice changes you should talk to your doctor about.

10/07/2025

“Eat in moderation.” It’s a phrase that’s often tossed around but rarely defined — leaving each of us to interpret this vague guideline on our own. In this episode, we dig into the meaning behind the mantra. From portion sizing and balancing macronutrients to figuring out how many “cheat meals” per week is too many, we explore how moderation should play out in real life. Listen to the full podcast episode: http://spr.ly/6181Aivw5

10/07/2025

“Just eat less and move more.” Sound familiar? The truth is that this oversimplifies a very complex issue. Here are five misconceptions about weight gain and weight loss that experts want us to ditch.

Learn the most common misconceptions when it comes to weight loss and how to overcome them from a Houston Methodist social worker and therapist.

10/07/2025

Ni****ne pouches might seem like a reasonable way to quit smoking, but tobacco-free and smoke-free don’t necessarily mean risk-free. Here’s what you need to know before making the switch…

Find out more about their potential health effects and what the FDA's recent authorization actually means.

10/06/2025

Smoothies are a great way to sneak in valuable nutrition, including fiber, healthy fats and lots of protein. But they also have the potential to be loaded with added sugars and excess calories if you’re not paying attention. Learn how to build better smoothies with these tips from one of our dietitians. Get the complete list of tips: http://spr.ly/6183AderR

10/06/2025

You probably don't hear about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) too often, but here are five reasons you should take your risk seriously.

Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean you're not at risk.