Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, a full-service, acute-care hospital and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist.

From its humble beginnings as a 30-bed hospital, Houston Methodist has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research.

You're not alone. Here are some of the mental health challenges and conditions that can affect women during and after pr...
04/26/2024

You're not alone. Here are some of the mental health challenges and conditions that can affect women during and after pregnancy.

Jessica Rohr, PhD, clinical psychologist with Houston Methodist, shares some of the mental health challenges and conditions that can affect women during and ...

If you have pain in your joints that is accompanied by other symptoms, like swelling and fatigue, your doctor may have r...
04/26/2024

If you have pain in your joints that is accompanied by other symptoms, like swelling and fatigue, your doctor may have recommended seeing a rheumatologist.

Your reaction might be to ask a question: What is a rheumatologist?

Plus, what does a rheumatologist do exactly?

One of our primary care sports medicine specialists shares how shin splints live up to their name and more.
04/25/2024

One of our primary care sports medicine specialists shares how shin splints live up to their name and more.

Dr. Jonathan Zalamea, primary care sports medicine specialist with Houston Methodist, shares how shin splints live up to their name, what causes the conditio...

Cracking your back is an oddly satisfying experience, particularly since the sound it makes doesn't exactly seem like a ...
04/25/2024

Cracking your back is an oddly satisfying experience, particularly since the sound it makes doesn't exactly seem like a good one. But is it good for you?

Plus, why do joints pop in the first place?

One of our clinical psychologists explains intensive parenting and shares tips on how to regulate your emotions and ask ...
04/24/2024

One of our clinical psychologists explains intensive parenting and shares tips on how to regulate your emotions and ask what you need as a new parent.

Jessica Rohr, PhD, clinical psychologist with Houston Methodist, explains intensive parenting and shares tips on how to regulate your emotions and ask what y...

It can be scary to find a lump while doing a breast self-exam, or just by happenstance. Here are answers to the top ques...
04/24/2024

It can be scary to find a lump while doing a breast self-exam, or just by happenstance. Here are answers to the top questions about breast lumps.

Finding a breast lump can make you worry that it is breast cancer - but it's not the only cause of lumps. Get answers for your top breast lump questions.

In this On Health podcast episode, medical aesthetician Annie Christenson shares what works and what doesn't when it com...
04/23/2024

In this On Health podcast episode, medical aesthetician Annie Christenson shares what works and what doesn't when it comes to all things skin care:

There are a lot of opinions to sift through with antiaging skin care. We take a look at what works and what doesn't with a licensed medical aesthetician.

A former breast cancer patient, who was inspired during her treatment to start a company that supports cancer patients, ...
04/23/2024

A former breast cancer patient, who was inspired during her treatment to start a company that supports cancer patients, came full circle when she donated her first set of care packages to Houston Methodist breast cancer patients.

A former breast cancer patient was inspired during her treatment to start a company that supports cancer patients. She donated her first set of care packages...

Finally, some good news about your diet. In this On Health podcast episode, dietitian Amanda Beaver explains how eating ...
04/23/2024

Finally, some good news about your diet. In this On Health podcast episode, dietitian Amanda Beaver explains how eating to improve heart health doesn't mean signing up for a lifetime of bland food.

A heart-healthy diet doesn't have to be bland. We share the ingredients, swaps and cooking methods to make eating for health goals easier and taste better.

Chances are you've heard about creatine ― the holy grail of supplements among seasoned weightlifters. But how much do yo...
04/22/2024

Chances are you've heard about creatine ― the holy grail of supplements among seasoned weightlifters.

But how much do you really know about what goes into your shaker bottle?

Required reading before dumping creatine into your bottle shaker.

One of our sleep specialists gives you the crash course on sleep apnea.
04/22/2024

One of our sleep specialists gives you the crash course on sleep apnea.

Dr. Phillip Pirtle, sleep specialist with Houston Methodist, discusses sleep apnea testing options, risk factors and conditions related to the sleep disorder...

If you're struggling with chronic neck or back pain, your doctor may recommend seeing a specialist. Here are five signs ...
04/22/2024

If you're struggling with chronic neck or back pain, your doctor may recommend seeing a specialist. Here are five signs it’s time to see a spine specialist.

How to tell if neck or back pain might be related to a problem with the spine.

Apologies for the bathroom talk, but it’s time to discuss the increase in chronic GI issues among Americans. In this On ...
04/17/2024

Apologies for the bathroom talk, but it’s time to discuss the increase in chronic GI issues among Americans. In this On Health podcast episode, gastroenterologist Dr. Eamonn Quigley explains what we need to know.

Apologies for the bathroom talk, but we need to discuss the undeniable rise in digestive problems.

A lot of men are hesitant to discuss their health concerns, but this can lead to slower diagnosis of common, treatable i...
04/15/2024

A lot of men are hesitant to discuss their health concerns, but this can lead to slower diagnosis of common, treatable issues. Here are six important signs indicating that it's time to schedule a visit with a men's health specialist.

From low testosterone (low T) and fertility issues to prostate problems and beyond, here are the symptoms men shouldn't ignore.

Online searches for eye damage and eye discomfort spiked following the eclipse. If cloudy skies led you to view the ecli...
04/11/2024

Online searches for eye damage and eye discomfort spiked following the eclipse. If cloudy skies led you to view the eclipse without glasses and you’re experiencing symptoms, here’s what you need to know.

Here's what you need to know if you watched it through the clouds, including the symptoms of solar retinopathy to watch out for.

Coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease where fatty deposits accumulate within the arteries responsible for s...
04/10/2024

Coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease where fatty deposits accumulate within the arteries responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. It’s a significant threat to heart health, but can it be reversed?

The type of heart disease must be addressed, but can the damage be undone?

We're in for a treat this month! An annular solar eclipse will be visible to some Americans on Monday, April 8 as its na...
04/05/2024

We're in for a treat this month! An annular solar eclipse will be visible to some Americans on Monday, April 8 as its narrow path arcs from central Texas to Maine. Here's how to protect your vision while watching this phenomenon.

Tips for safely viewing the upcoming solar eclipse.

Breast cancer staging is a critical process that helps oncologists plan treatment and provides a roadmap for discussions...
04/03/2024

Breast cancer staging is a critical process that helps oncologists plan treatment and provides a roadmap for discussions with your doctor.

How to make sense of the numbers and what they mean when facing a diagnosis.

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which controls the way we think, learn, move an...
04/01/2024

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which controls the way we think, learn, move and feel. Knowing the first signs of multiple sclerosis can help you or a loved one get care sooner.

Knowing the first signs of multiple sclerosis can help people get care early to help prevent MS symptoms and the progression of the disease.

Whether scrambled or hardboiled and dyed for this weekend's Easter egg hunt, there are a few reasons many people prefer ...
03/29/2024

Whether scrambled or hardboiled and dyed for this weekend's Easter egg hunt, there are a few reasons many people prefer eating just the egg whites instead of the whole egg. No matter where your preferences lie, one of our wellness dietitians shares the health considerations to take into account.

Whole eggs contain fats and cholesterol, but egg whites have less vitamins and minerals. Does it matter which you choose?

It's not an injury that's immediately obvious, but this form of tendonitis causes pain that gradually worsens over time....
03/28/2024

It's not an injury that's immediately obvious, but this form of tendonitis causes pain that gradually worsens over time. Here's what one of our orthopedic surgeons has to say about golfer's elbow.

Plus, you don't have to be a golfer to get golfer's elbow.

Colore**al cancer rates in adults younger than 50 have increased by 50% over the last 30 years. In this On Health podcas...
03/27/2024

Colore**al cancer rates in adults younger than 50 have increased by 50% over the last 30 years. In this On Health podcast episode, we talk about this concerning trend with colore**al surgeon Dr. Tareq Kamal.

Colore**al cancer is now the No.1 cause of cancer death in men under 50, and No. 2 cause in women under 50. In this episode, we talk to a colon and re**al surgeon about the trend.

Don’t let travel throw you off. Here are some tips to keep you "regular."
03/26/2024

Don’t let travel throw you off. Here are some tips to keep you "regular."

Plus, tips for keeping your bowel movements regular and stomach settled on a trip.

Early intervention can help produce better outcomes, so it's important to recognize the signs of neuropathy and take act...
03/25/2024

Early intervention can help produce better outcomes, so it's important to recognize the signs of neuropathy and take action.

When chronic pain is related to nerve damage and what to do about it.

Our neurologist Dr. Abdul Alchaki’s prescription to live a quality life with multiple sclerosis: early diagnosis. As MS ...
03/22/2024

Our neurologist Dr. Abdul Alchaki’s prescription to live a quality life with multiple sclerosis: early diagnosis. As MS Awareness Month continues, Dr. Alchaki gives his report on MS symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Watch now on KPRC2 / Click2Houston:

Learn about new drugs and treatments available for patients.

From social media influencers to recipe websites to online communities, the Internet is always abuzz with the latest die...
03/20/2024

From social media influencers to recipe websites to online communities, the Internet is always abuzz with the latest dietary crazes. We break down the four hottest dietary crazes, and one of our registered dietitians gives her recommendations.

A dietitian's take on today's hottest nutrition crazes.

There are an exhausting number of reasons for getting bad sleep, but getting your sleep back on track is crucial for you...
03/18/2024

There are an exhausting number of reasons for getting bad sleep, but getting your sleep back on track is crucial for your mental wellbeing. Here are five ways poor sleep affects the body:

Not getting enough quality sleep does more than disrupt your productivity the next day.

You have more control over your metabolism than you may realize. In this On Health podcast episode, endocrinologist Dr. ...
03/14/2024

You have more control over your metabolism than you may realize. In this On Health podcast episode, endocrinologist Dr. Laila Tabatabai explains the main factors affecting it:

Metabolic syndrome is on the rise. Could our diets be the culprit?

We break down the differences in what causes epilepsy, and what triggers the seizures that can lead to an epilepsy diagn...
03/13/2024

We break down the differences in what causes epilepsy, and what triggers the seizures that can lead to an epilepsy diagnosis.

People with epilepsy have seizures. So, if you have a seizure will you develop epilepsy? We investigate the differences between seizures and epilepsy.

Between 30%-50% of cancers are preventable by eliminating or addressing risk factors and following a healthy routine. Re...
03/11/2024

Between 30%-50% of cancers are preventable by eliminating or addressing risk factors and following a healthy routine. Reduce your cancer risk by adopting and maintaining these 8 habits:

Cancer is one of the most prevalent health concerns we have, but here are steps we can take to help prevent it.

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18220 State Highway 249, Suite 400
Houston, TX
77070

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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