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Older adult blowing his nose; flu vaccines can help lessen the risk of getting the flu.

If you or a family member is age 65 or older, you have a higher risk of developing […]

Older adults and the flu: Stay safe and healthy this …

Veggie burger on a plate, one of the foods that can be included in plant-based diets.

Plant-based protein sources are becoming more popular, and for good reason — research has linked animal-based sources of […]

Switch it up: Health benefits of plant-based diets

We got answers from Shantala Samart, MD, infectious disease specialist on the Methodist Mansfield medical staff. Test your […]

QUIZ: How much do you know about childhood vaccines?

Man holding chest with GERD, which is now linked to one type of cancer.

We’ve all felt it: A little heartburn after a spicy Tex-Mex meal or after we eat way too […]

Chronic heartburn linked to fastest-growing cancer

Patient Jennifer Diosdado throwing baseball after being treated for a rare spine condition.

Methodist Dallas catches and cures the rare spine condition that almost paralyzed Jennifer Diosdado for life “She’s a […]

Saved after a sneeze nearly left her paralyzed

BY NICOLE ROSALES Turn on the news and you are being bombarded by stories about vaping. From the […]

Clearing the air on vaping

Woman holding chest and coughing; learn about cough care.

Many of us will try to ignore a cough and choose to go to work even when there’s […]

When a cough is more than a cough

Man sitting at desk rubbing eyes indicating lack of work-life balance.

It may not be as elusive as you think Work-life balance. Oh, how simple that concept sounds in […]

Demystifying work-life balance

Feet standing on scale with measuring tape in foreground; person is considering weight-loss surgery.

Weight loss is a sensitive subject for many of us. Whether we are trying to shed a few […]

A look at weight-loss surgery: Is it right for you?

Ginger on cutting board for ginger recipes.

Cultures around the globe celebrate the powerful health benefits of ginger in their many cuisines. Ginger is packed […]

Ginger: Unlock a world of healing in your kitchen

Jeff Willoughby's crash on his bike during a motocross run sent him for treatment at Methodist Mansfield.

Jeff Willoughby started riding a dirt bike at age 5. Speeding around a track and getting airborne doesn’t […]

Ready to ride after motocross bike crash

Medical drawing of a brain to help with understanding migraine triggers.

As anyone who suffers from migraines knows, these persistent headaches are no joke. The nausea, dizziness, and sensitivity […]

Master migraines by understanding triggers

Glass of celery juice, a health trend debunked, with stalks of celery

Busting the myths behind two popular dieting trends Detoxing. Infrared workouts. Low-carb. No-carb. And in this case, the […]

Keto diet and celery juicing debunked

NICU baby wears a crochet football helmet.

Nurses make special memories for NICU babies A lot of work goes into these precious pictures. I mean […]

Labor of love in the NICU

Sometimes the only place to grab a bite to eat is in your car. Whether it’s your daily […]

Snacking in the car? Do it right

Dr. Shima with his young patients on a medical mission trip.

Thomas Shima, DO, is on a mission. A mission to not only save lives but to also make […]

Medical mission helps families and fulfills promise

Liver transplant patient Mike Matthews with his wife Patty and their family.

*Note: Some images in this article are medically graphic and may be disturbing to some readers. Fighting America’s […]

From fatty liver to liver transplant

College student with father packing for start of school.

Getting ready to send a teen off to college is no easy feat. There’s a flurry of activity […]

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