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The doctors and scientists of Houston Methodist Hospital continue to break through the boundaries of medicine and bring innovation and progress to patients. Read the articles listed below to learn more.

Could a Herniated Disk Be Causing Your Neck or Back Pain? >
5 Signs It's Time to See a Spine Specialist >

What is Cortisol? The Truth About This Stress Hormone >
Benefits of Meditation & Tips for Getting Started >

Head to Toe Women's Health Tips >
How Often Do You Need a Well-Woman Exam? >

Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart? >
What Are Heart Palpitations & When to Worry >

Can You Really Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk? >
Top 6 Questions About Breast Lumps >

How Is a Breast Ultrasound Different From a Mammogram? >
Main Side Effects of Radiation and Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer >

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self-Care: 5 Ways to Take Control of IBS >
4 Colon Cancer Symptoms to Never Ignore >

Female doctor going over results with male patient
Be Heart Smart: Get Screened for Heart Disease >
Person checking smart watch
What Should Your Resting Heart Rate Be? >

6 Signs to See a Men's Health Specialist >
Head to Toe Women's Health Tips >

CKM Syndrome: Defining the Link Between Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Obesity & Diabetes >
HIFU: Innovative Treatment for Prostate Cancer >

5 Ways Poor Sleep Affects the Body >
What Are the First Signs of Kidney Disease? >

A Guide to Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer >
6 Signs to See a Neurologist >

Doctor and male patient in clinic
How Long Does a Colonoscopy Take? >
Women holding her stomach
4 Colon Cancer Symptoms to Never Ignore >

lung screening
Lung Cancer Screening: Who's Eligible & Why It's Important >
Swimmer in cold water
Does the Body Benefit from a Cold Plunge? >

Man with lower back pain
5 Early Signs of Bladder Cancer >
Daughter caring for mother
Tips for Cancer Caregivers >

Man with grandson on his shoulders
Tips to Start the Year With Lots of Energy and Health >
Man and women doing a plank exercise
How to Boost Your Metabolism >

Sugar Hangovers: Are They Real? >
Healthiest Holiday Season Ever >

How Cold Medications Affect the Heart & Who's Most at Risk >
Women tying her running shoes
Tips for Choosing Running Shoes >

Doctor and patient reviewing scans
5 Signs of Breast Cancer Beyond Feeling a Lump >
Women performing a breast self-exam
Breast Self-Exams & How to Do Them >

What Causes Liver Disease? >
Head & Neck Cancer Treatment: How to Protect Oral Health During Radiation Therapy >

Stethoscope and red heart
5 Commonly Ordered Heart Tests & What They Show >
Female patient with doctor
What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breast Tissue? >

10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer >
Young women holding shoulder in pain
Ice Vs. Heat: When to Use Which for Aches & Pain >

Man holding stomach
How Does Stress Affect the Digestive System? >
Does Eating Antioxidant-Rich Foods Help Prevent Cancer? >

When to Worry About a Persistent Cough >
Why Are My Feet & Ankles Swollen? >

When to See a Doctor About Balance Issues >
Should You Be Following an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? >

10 Things That Lead to Digestive Problems While Traveling >
Plate of salad and person tracking calories on phone
How to Stop Overeating: 10 Tips to Avoid Eating Too Much >

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? >