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Rachel Compton stands between her doctors, Colleen Silva, MD, and Jeffrey Smith, MD, inside UTMB Health Surgery and Cancer Clinics.
A breast cancer diagnosis is life changing. So is the right care team.

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A Giant Leap for Healing: Celebrating 14 Years of BRA Day at UTMB Health

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Could breast cancer be hereditary? Here’s what genetic counseling can tell you

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Menopause or thyroid problems? Knowing the difference matters

Person positioning a breast in a mammography machine while another person observes in a clinical exam room. The mammography equipment and positioning process are visible.
What women should know about dense breast tissue

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Back-to-school nutrition and the essential role of dietitians: A conversation with Chelsea Hoover, MS, RD

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How much protein do you really need each day?

UTMB nurse practitioner Ruth Diamampo Jetty sits at a computer in a clinical exam room, smiling at the camera. She wears a dark jacket over scrubs and has a stethoscope around her neck.
How poor sleep undermines women's weight, mood, and memory in midlife

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Medicare GLP-1 coverage just changed: What to know about the new $50-a-month program

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Staying connected after bariatric surgery and understanding new obesity treatment options: A conversation with Drs. Sarah Samreen and Andrea Stark

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What patients should know about the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program: A Conversation with Drs. Sarah Samreen and Andrea Stark

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Expanding access to weight management: What the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program means for you

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The appointments many women put off—and why doctors say they matter most

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Why primary care is the key to weight loss success: A conversation with Drs. Sarah Samreen, Andrea Stark, and Angela Raimer

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Obesity Week spotlight: Your questions answered by UTMB experts

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What your body wants you to know about rapid weight loss

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Weighing in on the latest in obesity care: A conversation With Drs. Sarah Samreen and Andrea Stark

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UTMB Health elevates weight loss management with Dr. Andrea Stark

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Ready for a Health Reset? UTMB Experts Share How to Start 2026 Strong

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Houston Moms + UTMB Geneticist Dr. Erin Cooney talk about new treatments that are changing the future of patients with genetic conditions

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