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This breakthrough for certain patients with advanced kidney cancer reflects decades of bench-to-bedside research and collaboration that started at UT Southwestern. bit.ly/3Tj8yXz

FDA approves belzutifan in combination with lenvatinib

On September 24, 2026, FDA approved belzutifan in combination with lenvatinib for adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma.

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Research co-led by a #UTSW investigator suggests exercise during long-duration spaceflight helps keep astronauts’ hearts strong enough to tolerate Mars’ gravity. Learn how this may help shape future space exploration while advancing heart health on Earth. bit.ly/4yXNDsk

Exercise keeps astronauts’ hearts strong enough for flight to Mars

Intense exercise during long spaceflights helps to maintain heart structure and function within a range needed to tolerate the low-gravity environment of Mars, a study co-led by a UT Southwestern...

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Pregnant and wondering about genetic screening options? A newer form of noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) can screen for certain conditions caused by changes in individual genes, helping families prepare for care during pregnancy and after birth. bit.ly/4ruJ46b

How prenatal genetic screening can identify more conditions during pregnancy | Women's Health |...

Learn how single-gene NIPT can screen for certain genetic conditions during pregnancy, its limitations, and when your care team may recommend it.

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How do obesity and diabetes contribute to heart disease? Dan “Amanda” Tong, M.D., Ph.D., is working to uncover those connections – research that earned her the @American_Heart 2026 Jack Sarver Prize in Basic Science. Learn more: bit.ly/3TD2wky #HeartResearch
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After years of insulin dependence, kidney failure, and dialysis, Justin Tuck received a kidney-pancreas transplant at #UTSW. Today, he is living without insulin or dialysis. Read about his journey and the team behind his care: bit.ly/4hupbbQ #patientStory
Three people standing together, all smiling and making peace signs. The person on the left is wearing blue medical scrubs, the person in the center is in a plaid shirt, and the person on the right is in a white lab coat. They are in front of a wooden door.

ALT Three people standing together, all smiling and making peace signs. The person on the left is wearing blue medical scrubs, the person in the center is in a plaid shirt, and the person on the right is in a white lab coat. They are in front of a wooden door.

A person wearing a hospital gown and oxygen tube is seated and surrounded by two individuals in medical attire. All three are wearing face masks.

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Benjamin Levi, M.D., has been named Director of UT Southwestern’s Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research. Learn how he plans to advance research and collaboration in his new role: bit.ly/4cCn82K #MineralMetabolism

Levi named Director of Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research -...

Levi named Director of Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research

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A new flu shot option is here. The FDA has approved the first mRNA vaccine for adults 50 and older, offering another way to help protect against severe influenza illness this season. Learn from a #UTSW expert how it works, who it’s for, and what to expect. bit.ly/4h1tPhq

A new flu shot: What to know about the mRNA influenza vaccine | Aging | Prevention | Public Health...

The first mRNA flu vaccine is available. Who should get it and how does it compare to other flu vaccines? A UT Southwestern expert explains.

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Breast cancer treatment can save lives, but it’s important to protect your heart health, too. Learn how cardio-oncology specialists and a multidisciplinary approach at #UTSW make patients' heart health a priority during and after breast cancer treatment. bit.ly/46pYr6i

Protecting your heart health during and after breast cancer treatments | Cancer | Heart | Women's...

Breast cancer therapies can affect cardiovascular health. Learn how Cardio-Oncology and Women’s Heart Health programs support risk assessment, monitoring, and prevention before, during, and after...

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UTSW postdoc Shayna Thomas-Jardin, Ph.D., is studying how cancer cells survive stress and evade immune attack – research that earned her a @CancerResearch Institute IGNITE Award. Read how her research could help uncover new ways to target cancer: bit.ly/4y7qjrn

Postdoc selected for inaugural CRI IGNITE Award to support cancer research - CT Plus - UT Southwe...

Shayna Thomas-Jardin, Ph.D., selected for inaugural CRI IGNITE Award to support cancer research.

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Why does the face change as we age? Gravity, volume loss, and changes in skin quality all play a role. Dr. Elizabeth Longino from #UTSW explains facial rejuvenation options, with and without surgery: bit.ly/4iYH4AH

Facial rejuvenation: Options to restore a youthful look, with or without surgery | Plastic Surgery...

Learn how facial rejuvenation combines surgical and nonsurgical treatments to address signs of aging with natural-looking results.

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Children’s Health Dallas has once again been named one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by @usnewshealth, ranking in all 11 specialties! 🎈 Proud to advance pediatric care, research and innovation with @UTSWMedCenter. Learn more: bit.ly/3TqrnYM
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Women are more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis, and research suggests the differences may begin long before menopause. Learn the early signs of arthritis, ways to protect your joints, and when to seek care: bit.ly/46AUKLb #Osteoarthritis

Women face a higher risk of knee osteoarthritis: How to help protect your joints | Orthopaedics |...

Women face a higher risk of knee osteoarthritis. Learn why, how to protect your knees early, and when to seek treatment.

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Many young adults feel unprepared for the transition from their pediatrician to adult healthcare. Family medicine physician Jonathan Angel, M.D., from #UTSW shares 6 tips to make the transition easier. bit.ly/3UBQzfa #YoungAdultHealth #FamilyMedicine

6 steps to navigate healthcare as a young adult | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center

Turning 18? Follow these 6 steps to navigate adult healthcare, from getting health insurance to finding a primary care physician who fits your needs.

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Congratulations Prisha Jonnalagadda, MS2, for placing 1st in the Digital Art - Amateur category of UTSW's On My Own Time Employee Art Show for her work "Mosaic of Innovation"! 🎨 Prisha studies under Dr. Karanjit Kooner, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. #UTSW #DigitalArt
Two individuals are standing indoors, each holding framed artwork. The person on the left holds a colorful abstract painting of an eye, while the person on the right displays a painting of a plant. Background details include tables and chairs, with a wooden ceiling above.

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This image features a collage of vibrant abstract patterns centered around a detailed eye. Surrounding the eye are diverse and colorful shapes, resembling maps and anatomical illustrations. A distinctive circular structure with numbers is visible in the upper right, suggesting scientific or mathematical elements. The overall composition is intricate, combining organic and geometric designs.

ALT This image features a collage of vibrant abstract patterns centered around a detailed eye. Surrounding the eye are diverse and colorful shapes, resembling maps and anatomical illustrations. A distinctive circular structure with numbers is visible in the upper right, suggesting scientific or mathematical elements. The overall composition is intricate, combining organic and geometric designs.
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If you’re in need of a good night’s rest, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with sleep issues and may rely on a sleep aid. Safia Khan, M.D., with UT Southwestern, explains some of the most common ones and offers a few helpful insights. bit.ly/4x3qenJ

What you should know before taking sleeping pills, supplements | Prevention | Public Health | UT...

Sleep aids, melatonin, magnesium, and prescription sleeping pills: Learn how they work, common side effects, and when to see a sleep specialist for insomnia.

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Today, we remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who responded with extraordinary courage and care. On the 25th anniversary, we reflect on the resilience shown that day and the importance of supporting one another every day.
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An unconventional approach to drug discovery has earned #UTSW biochemist Uttam Tambar, Ph.D., the 2026 Haberecht Wildhare-Idea Research Grant. His research could help uncover new ways to develop treatments for cancer and other diseases. bit.ly/4zHMRRa

Inside out: A better way to design drugs: Center Times Plus, UT Southwestern

Uttam Tambar, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry, and Melanie Rodriguez, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in his lab, were brainstorming better ways to develop drugs. Their strategy, which turns...

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Teachers, singers, coaches, and others who rely on their voices can be especially prone to vocal strain. Watch #UTSW otolaryngologist Laura Toles, Ph.D., explain how to protect your voice and how voice therapy can help. bit.ly/4wUN8h5 #ENT #VoiceHealth
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Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., is the recipient of a 2026 Lasker Award for discoveries that revealed how orexin regulates wakefulness and causes narcolepsy when absent. His groundbreaking work conducted at UTSW, is transforming the science of sleep. bit.ly/46dG700

Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., receives Lasker Award for discovery that transformed narcolepsy...

The Lasker Foundation has announced that UT Southwestern sleep researcher Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., is a recipient of the 2026 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his discovery of...

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For singers, teachers, coaches, and others who use their voices every day, vocal strain can lead to phonotraumatic voice disorders. Learn the symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips from UT Southwestern expert Laura Toles, Ph.D. bit.ly/4wUN8h5 #VoiceHealth

‘My voice was gone’: Understanding and treating phonotraumatic voice disorders | ENT | Prevention |...

Do you sing, coach, teach or use your voice for your job? Learn about phonotraumatic voice disorder, its effects on vocal cords and how you can prevent it.

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