Health Blog

UTMB Health has officially opened its new Primary and Specialty Care Clinic in Friendswood, expanding access to high-quality health care for the growing community.

Did you know that women are statistically more likely to die from a heart-related issue than men? Cardiologist Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon elaborates on why that is and shares other tips, tricks and insight into women's heart health.

Being aware of risk factors and keeping regular appointments are two main ways women can stay abreast of their heart health risks. Cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad shares other tips, too.

UTMB Health Clear Lake has once again demonstrated its commitment to top-tier cardiovascular care, earning reaccreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology. This reaccreditation, first achieved in 2021 and renewed in 2024, highlights the hospital’s dedication to meeting and exceeding stringent quality standards for treating patients experiencing chest pain and cardiac emergencies.

UTMB Health’s Clear Lake Campus Hospital is one of 10 locations in the United States to launch a new heart ablation procedure that provides a host of advantages over existing techniques used to treat atrial fibrillation and other electrophysiological issues.

Cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is at the helm of UTMB Health's new cardio-obstetrics program. In this interview she shares more about the program's history, who may qualify for this care and why it's important.

The UTMB Cardiology team is committed to combating heart disease, which remains the number-one killer in women ahead of all cancers combined – including breast and ovarian cancers. To increase awareness, Cardiology lead Dr. Hani Jneid and three female clinicians shared their insights on the matter.

As the rate of heart-disease related deaths continues to rise for pregnant and postpartum mothers and women during childbirth, cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is laying the foundation for a cardio-obstetrics program to care for at-risk patients.

When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.

In the wake of the cardiac arrest episode experienced by NFL player Damar Hamlin, UTMB pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ashraf Aly took some time out to visit with our friends at Houston Moms to answer some important questions surrounding the heart and how it works.

While heart failure is a serious condition, it’s still possible to live a full and active life with the right medical treatment and lifestyle, and Heart Failure Awareness Week serves as a time to promote heart failure awareness, education and prevention.

February is American Heart Month and there's a lot you can do to protect your heart and stay healthy.

September is Eat Smart Month, Cholesterol Education Month and Childhood Obesity Month; World Heart Day is also celebrated on Sept. 29 – so now is a great time to start your journey toward heart-healthy living.

Nearly 6 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation. These rapid and irregular beats if left untreated over time can increase the risk for heart failure, stroke and death.

Learn more about heart attack warning signs, how symptoms can vary between men and women, and other heart attack facts.

Learn more about aortic stenosis, symptoms and UTMB Health's care plan with this Medical Minute.

Congenital Heart Defects: how many babies/children are affected each year, different types and severity, and what you NEED to know if you are expecting with Dr. Ashraf Aly.

Learn more about the sign, symptoms, and risk factors of heart disease in women with Dr. Rafic Berbarie.