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Managing hypertension with food
Focus on small, heart-healthy changes to your eating plan, and you can make a positive difference in your health.
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Colorectal cancer screenings: Know all your options
Talk with your doctor about colorectal cancer screening. Together, you can decide which colorectal cancer test is right for you.
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Heart disease risk in Black Americans
Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death among all Americans. But for Black Americans, the risk is even higher.
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Cervical cancer risk factors: Know your risk
Cervical cancer affects thousands of women each year. But you can take steps to reduce your risk of getting it. Certain things…
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Why cervical cancer screening is important
More than 13,000 women get a cervical cancer diagnosis each year. Cervical cancer often causes no symptoms, so many women don't…
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SWHR earns national recognition for efforts to help reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure
DALLAS — Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR), the clinically integrated network of UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources,…
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How to prevent diabetes
More than 80 million people have prediabetes, a major risk factor for diabetes. People with prediabetes can take steps to…
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How to prevent diabetes complications
Heart problems, kidney troubles, digestive issues and vision problems. Unmanaged diabetes can affect just about every system in…
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Type 2 diabetes: Risk factors and screenings
More than 30 million people in the U.S. have Type 2 diabetes — and at least 7 million don’t know it yet. That’s because Type 2…
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SWHR receives Gold Award for pandemic resources website
Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) was named a 2020 Gold Award winner at this year's Healthcare Leadership Awards for its…
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7 breast cancer myths debunked
“Don’t use antiperspirant.” “Only older people get breast cancer.” You’ve probably heard more than a few myths about breast…
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How you can lower your breast cancer risk
While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, there are some things you can do to lower your chances of getting it…
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How to monitor your blood pressure at home — and why you should do it
It’s easy to forget about the blood pumping through your blood vessels, delivering nutrients and oxygen to your body — until…
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UT Southwestern, THR hospitals ranked among the best in DFW by U.S. News & World Report
Four hospitals in the Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) network were ranked in the top 10 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by U…
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Patient and doctor navigate health challenges side by side
A trusted primary care physician can be the difference maker between maintaining basic health and achieving optimal wellness,…
