Texas Tech Health Check
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center experts in health care will share advice and reminders to help us stay healthy—mentally and physically.
Episodes
195 episodes
Habits, Boundaries, and the Power of 'Hello'
It’s the time of year when some of us might consider making a new year's resolution to change or improve something about ourselves. Perhaps you want to break a bad habit or challenge yourself to do something new. Our experts for this episode ha...
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HPV, Pap Tests, and Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, according to the World Health Organization. It’s preventable and curable as long as it’s detected...
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AI: A Tool for Therapists, Not a Replacement for Them
A recent study found that 1 in 8 U.S. adolescents and young adults use AI chatbots for mental health advice. How safe is it to ...
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Hip Arthroscopy: Small Incisions, Big Impact
For some people, their bones might grow too much and not fit together perfectly, including the bones around the hip joint, leading to pain. That’s when patients usually learn about hip arthroscopy.
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Medicine on the Frontier: Why Rural Health Care Is Essential
There are challenges to practicing medicine and receiving medical treatment in rural areas, but there are benefits as well. According to National Rural Health Day, rural America is a great place for missi...
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The Other Side of Cancer Recovery: Mental Health Tools for Cancer Patients and Families
A cancer diagnosis often affects patients' mental health leading to anxiety, depression and social isolation. In this episode, guest Gabriela Lelakowska, P...
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Villains Reimagined: What Modern Medicine Says About Monsters
What is your favorite fictional villain or monster? Do they have a medical condition that led them on the path of evil? How medically accurate is that? Perhaps that character wouldn’t have a been a bad guy were it not for neglect or other peopl...
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Keeping Your Lungs Strong and Healthy
Respiratory illness season is practically here. What can you do to protect your lung health right now? Tushi Singh, M.D., and
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Knee Health Matters: Preservation Before Replacement
Our introduction reminds our listeners that they are getting evidence-based advice and here's an example of how our experts are doing just that. Texas Tech Physic...
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How Public Health Protects Us During Disasters
September is National Preparedness Month, but we should be prepared for disasters regardless of the time of year. In addition to being prepared, it's good to know also...
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Let's Get Real About Sexual Health
Our health and well-being can affect our sexual health. Illness and disease affect men and women when it comes to physical relationships. Oftentimes, those issues take a toll on our mental health. Don't suffer in silence. Talk to a medical prof...
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Childhood Cancer: A Family's Journey
In part two of this special series, we take our listeners on the journey of childhood cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship. This is the story of Emmie Rangel, a four-year-old who was diagnosed with cancer. Because she and her family liv...
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Hope in Every Step: Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is one of the leading causes of disease-related deaths in children. Thanks to advanc...
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Your Student Health Clinic: A Hidden Gem on Campus
By now, college students have had time to settle into their new routines. That's why now is the time for them to get to know their student health center. Our guest for this episode is
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Your Pelvic Floor, Your Health: What Every Woman Should Know
A few weeks ago we covered pelvic floor dysfunction in men. So for this episode, we’re focusing on pelvic floor dysfunction in women. Our expert is physical therapist
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Your Summer Safety Checklist for Kids
Children need constant supervision, but what can parents or caregivers do when trouble finds the kiddos? Spencer Pruitt, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians pediatr...
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Guys, Let's Talk About Your Pelvic Floor
If you’re in a certain age range, your feeds or timelines might include ads about pelvic floor dysfunction. Some people might think it's a problem just for women, but our guests for this episode did a wonderful job of educating us about how pel...
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Clinical Trials Explained: Bridging Discovery and Treatment Through Research
Clinical trials are the future of medicine, to borrow a phrase. Every medication on the market right now was at one point in time subject to a clinical trial. Our guest for this episode, Jennifer Kesey, Ph.D., associate managing director for th...
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From Pregnancy to Postpartum: Medication Guidance That Matters, Support From the Infant Risk Center
Moms and moms-to-be need all the support they can get. One of those sources of support is housed in the TTUHSC School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics in Amarillo. The Infant Risk Center is a call center...
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The Hidden Half: Unmasking Male Infertility
June is Men’s Health Month, and we want to bring attention to male infertility. Why this is an important health topic is one of the questions we ask our expert for this episode,
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You Are Not Your Bank Balance: Reclaiming Mental Well-being
Financial insecurity can negatively affect our sleep and nutrition and cause social isolation. All of these take a toll on our mental health.
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Feeling Drained? How to Restore Your Emotional Energy
You don't need garlic or sunlight to protect yourself against vampires -- energy vampires -- that seem to leave some people exhausted and overwhelmed. David Pfaff, Ph.D., clinical mental health therapist with the School of Health Professions Cl...
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