Posts by UT Southwestern Medical Center
The dangers of hidden fat: Exercise is your best defense against deep abdominal fat
Scientists know that the type of fat you can measure with a tape isn’t the most dangerous. But what is the most effective way to fight internal, visceral fat that you cannot see or feel? …
Read Full ArticleExtreme exercise does not raise heart disease risk or mortality
Exercise is often cited as the best preventive medicine, but how much is too much for the hearts of middle-aged athletes? …
Read Full ArticleResearch suggests path to vaccine or drug for late-onset Alzheimer’s
UT Southwestern researchers have succeeded in neutralizing what they believe is a primary factor in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, opening the door to development of a drug …
Read Full ArticleSingle workout can boost metabolism for days
Lounging around all weekend may weigh heavy on the minds of the health conscious. But these sedentary stretches may not affect the waistline, provided they’re preceded by a bit of exercise. …
Read Full ArticleDrinking more water reduces bladder infections in women
In the controlled trial, women who drank an additional 1.5 liters of water daily experienced 48 percent fewer repeat bladder infections than those who drank their usual volume of fluids, …
Read Full ArticleCellular recycling process is key to longer, healthier life
Building on two decades of research, investigators at UT Southwestern have determined that “cellular housekeeping” can extend the lifespan and healthspan of mammals. …
Read Full ArticleNational trial: EEG brain tests help patients overcome depression
Imagine millions of depressed Americans getting their brain activity measured and undergoing blood tests to determine which antidepressant would work best. Imagine some of them receiving “brain training” or magnetic …
Read Full ArticleInsight into potential new strategy to target skin diseases like psoriasis
Research at UT Southwestern has shown that targeting metabolism in growing cells holds promise for the treatment of skin diseases like psoriasis that are characterized by skin overgrowth resulting from excess cell division, …
Read Full ArticleWhy alcohol and sugar lead to thirst
Why does drinking alcohol or consuming sugar make us thirsty? An international study of mice in Texas and humans in Europe reveals an unexpected anti-dehydration mechanism. …
Read Full ArticleDouble-drug strategy blocks escape route for most lung cancers
A one-two combo punch using two currently available drugs could be an effective treatment for the majority of lung cancers, a study by scientists with UT Southwestern’s Simmons Cancer Center shows. …
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