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Any pregnant mother can attest to the anxiety of experiencing a birth defect. In fact, it’s the No. 1 concern for the majority of expectant mothers. But knowing the facts may offer some peace of mind as you focus on providing the healthiest environment possible for the growing baby inside you. Un…

So, you started an exercise program this year. Congratulations! You set goals. You challenged yourself to start. And, most importantly, you pushed yourself to stay with a plan. As the winter wears on, though, you may experience something else that tests your resolve. I call it “Midwestern Winter …

Like many 20-year-olds, Emilie* is trying to chart her course in life. She’s had a recent breakup. She’s taking general classes at Metropolitan Community College, but she’s not a morning person – so no early classes for her. She admits she doesn’t have it all figured out, but she has an id…

Dr. Brent Tierney, a gynecologic oncologist at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center, is driven by the interactions he has with patients. “Patients come in at a very delicate time,” he said. “To be able to give them comfort and empathy – and the gratitude that they give me – that makes it worth it ever…

Jocelyn Bailey, MD, managed Randy Lang's care at Methodist Hospital. Something wasn’t right.Randy Lang had just gotten off of work, and he was having trouble breathing.“It was like my stomach was in my throat, cutting off my airway,” said Randy, who has heart failure.Making the long drive from work…

They can happen to anyone, but they overwhelmingly affect girls and women. They have no known cause. They’re deadly.  Eating disorders are dangerous mental illnesses that can have long-term mental and physical repercussions if not caught and treated properly. And they’re especially feared …

Working in the behavioral health unit at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Mallorie Blum, RN, sees people at what are often the lowest points of their lives. “Be nice. That’s my whole philosophy,” said Blum, the unit’s clinical assessment coordinator. “Every single person in this world has some…

This issue captures shining examples of the countless ways Methodist Health System caregivers and staff show up for patients in their greatest times of need. With extra reassurance, convenient access to care, safer alternatives, guidance and friendship, Methodist believes that being available – no m…

If most couples are honest with themselves, they’ll admit to “keeping score” at some point in their relationships. And in many cases, money and children are the points of contention.For example:He’s never home – I’m always taking care of the kids and managing their schedules.She’s always spending mo…

Do you remove your shoes before walking through your home? If not, you may want to think again.New research done at the University of Houston says your shoes may be full of diarrhea-causing bacteria, and tracking the bugs through the house can put you at a high risk for contamination.Researchers tes…