UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX Videos

Not to spoil your fun, but…what type of candy should you avoid this Halloween? Our UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty, staff, and students share which ones they think are the worst for your teeth! #HappyHalloween #TrickOrTeeth

With the Houston Half Marathon marathon just days away, Khang Dang, MD, orthopedic expert with UT Orthopedics and UT Physicians shares tips on how to prep for race day so you can make it past the finish line.

A new law states you must be notified by mail if doctors detect dense breast tissue in your annual mammogram. Claudia Cotes, MD, assistant professor with McGovern Medical School, shares what you should ask your doctor if you receive one of those letters. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

When she was just 9 days old, Andrea Price was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU), in which the body cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine, which is found in most foods but is very high in meat, egg, fish, and soy products. At the time, there was only one treatment: an extreme protein-restricted diet and a medical formula that supplied the amino acids her body needed to live. See how PKU clinical expert and researcher Hope Northrup, MD, with McGovern Medical School, helped Andrea navigate her rare disease and live a normal life. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jt02amip2E

Claudia Cotes, MD, assistant professor with McGovern Medical School, shares the three main things you need to know to lower your risk of breast cancer and stay on top of early detection. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Get ready to crush it on race day of the Houston Half Marathon with a mindset that emphasizes one step at a time with John Higgins, MD, MBA, a cardiologist with #UTHealthHouston and a 13-time marathon finisher. Higgins’ advice is to stay positive, push through mental plateaus, and visualize success. “Remember all the people who want you to succeed,” he said. Listen to more inspiration from Higgins.

Learn CPR in 60 seconds
Kevin Schulz, MD, associate professor with the Department of Emergency Medicine shows us how you can save a life with hands-only CPR in just 60 seconds.

Now that we are settling into the new semester, we went to the best and brightest -- yes, our students -- to tell us what they are looking forward to most about this year. Take a listen to what students from across #UTHealthHouston are excited about! McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston School of Public Health UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

R.J. Turner, MD, shares rest and recovery tips for the Houston Half Marathon.

Hailey Taylor, MD, a first year resident in the psychiatry training program at McGovern Medical School, brought us along as she prepared for her first day of residency and the accompanying worries and expectations. Next week, we will catch up with Hailey to see how her first week went!

Form and Mobility For the Houston Half Marathon & 10K
Form, mobility, and recovery are key to running your best race. Chris Gallina, a physical therapist with UT Orthopedics and UT Physicians, walks through exercises and techniques that can refine your running form, enhance your mobility, and speed up recovery. These tips will help you stay strong, flexible, and injury-free throughout your training journey for the Houston Half Marathon. #RunnerTips #RunStrong #InjuryPrevention #HoustonHalf #Houston10K #HouHalf #tuesdaytips #runningform #mobility

Dolores Woods, MA, RD, Discusses Marathon Training and Hydration
Hydration, especially in the Texas heat, is key to peak performance if you’re training for a run like the Houston Half Marathon. Dolores Woods, MA, RD, a nutritionist supervisor with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, offers important information about staying hydrated as you record the miles and prepare for race day. #Hydration#RunnerTips #RunStrong #InjuryPrevention #HoustonHalf #Houston10K #HouHalf

Dr. Bahrman Why We Like To Be Scared
If you enjoy true crime podcasts or performances like Alley Theatre's production of “And Then There Were None,” there is a science behind the scream. Jennifer Bahrman, PhD, assistant professor and psychologist with UTHealth Houston Psychiatry at McGovern Medical School, discusses why people are drawn to thrills and chills, and why it can actually be a good thing.

Dr. Michael L. Chang Gives Tips for Avoiding Germs at School
The excitement of #BackToSchool can be dampened when children come home sick. Michael L. Chang, MD, pediatrician with McGovern Medical School and UT Physicians, gives tips on how your kids can stay healthy and in the classroom.