Texas statewide has a real problem with maternal mortality, up to even a year after giving birth. Cardiovascular disease is often a contributor, and that can lead to preeclampsia, or dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy or after delivery. Theresa Patton, MD, OB-GYN at Methodist Dallas Medical Center joins us to discuss what women can do to prevent or treat this serious condition.
We’re happy to have Lizzy Brown, Family Therapist at Cook Children’s Health Care System back with us for a few questions about ways we can help our teenagers, including building better relationships. Kids are going through so much these days, and Lizzy’s tips can help parents and kids alike.
There is an exciting new gene study for Alzheimers that is promising to lead to new treatments and medications for those dealing with this life-altering disease. Diana Kerwin, M.D., Chief, Geriatric Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas stops by to tell us the good news.
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