Texas Tech Health Check

By Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center experts in health care will share advice and reminders to help us stay healthy—mentally and physically.

Episode Date
Don't Let Vision Loss Dim Your World: A Cataract Primer
Jun 16, 2026
Wake Up to Better Sleep Health: Sleep Hygiene Myths and Facts
Jun 09, 2026
Why Your Head Hurts: Understanding Headaches with a Neurologist
Jun 02, 2026
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Post-Menopausal Pelvic Changes
May 20, 2026
Hantavirus: Facts vs. Fear
May 12, 2026
A Career of Caring: Three Nurses, One Conversation
May 05, 2026
From Perimenopause to Post-Menopause: Taking the Mystery Out of Menopause
Apr 21, 2026
When Needs Go Unmet: A Deeper Look at Child Neglect
Apr 14, 2026
Taking on Pancreatic Cancer
Apr 07, 2026
Understanding Lower Back Pain
Mar 31, 2026
Smoking, Vaping as a Coping Mechanism
Mar 24, 2026
Vasectomies: Simple, Safe and Effective
Mar 10, 2026
Meniscus Transplants: Risks, Rewards and Recovery
Mar 03, 2026
Sickle Cell Awareness: Why Early Intervention is Important
Feb 24, 2026
Weight Loss as Medicine: GLP-1s, Metabolism, and Better Health
Feb 17, 2026
Why More People are Beating Cancer Than Ever Before
Feb 10, 2026
Tonsils, Sleep, and Sick Days: When Tonsils Affect More Than Just Sore Throats
Jan 30, 2026
Hope and Help for the Dementia Journey
Jan 13, 2026
Head and Neck Cancer: What It Is and Why Early Detection Matters
Jan 06, 2026
Habits, Boundaries, and the Power of 'Hello'
Dec 16, 2025
HPV, Pap Tests, and Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Dec 09, 2025
AI: A Tool for Therapists, Not a Replacement for Them
Dec 02, 2025
Hip Arthroscopy: Small Incisions, Big Impact
Nov 18, 2025
Medicine on the Frontier: Why Rural Health Care Is Essential
Nov 11, 2025
The Other Side of Cancer Recovery: Mental Health Tools for Cancer Patients and Families
Nov 04, 2025
Villains Reimagined: What Modern Medicine Says About Monsters
Oct 28, 2025
Keeping Your Lungs Strong and Healthy
Oct 21, 2025
Knee Health Matters: Preservation Before Replacement
Oct 14, 2025
How Public Health Protects Us During Disasters
Oct 07, 2025
Let's Get Real About Sexual Health
Sep 30, 2025
Childhood Cancer: A Family's Journey
Sep 23, 2025
Hope in Every Step: Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer
Sep 16, 2025
Your Student Health Clinic: A Hidden Gem on Campus
Sep 09, 2025
New Season Coming Soon
Sep 02, 2025
Your Pelvic Floor, Your Health: What Every Woman Should Know
Jul 29, 2025
Your Summer Safety Checklist for Kids
Jul 22, 2025
Guys, Let's Talk About Your Pelvic Floor
Jul 15, 2025
Clinical Trials Explained: Bridging Discovery and Treatment Through Research
Jul 08, 2025
From Pregnancy to Postpartum: Medication Guidance That Matters, Support From the Infant Risk Center
Jun 24, 2025
The Hidden Half: Unmasking Male Infertility
Jun 10, 2025
You Are Not Your Bank Balance: Reclaiming Mental Well-being
Jun 03, 2025
Feeling Drained? How to Restore Your Emotional Energy
May 20, 2025
Clearing the Air: The Truth About Vaping and Lung Health
May 13, 2025
Male Breast Cancer: Raising Awareness and Understanding
May 07, 2025
From Heavy Lids to Clear Vision: Understanding Eyelid Surgery
Apr 29, 2025
Hope and Healing: Preventing Child Abuse in Our Community
Apr 22, 2025
Understanding Food Sensitivities to Dyes
Apr 15, 2025
Decoding the Delight: Why We Feel Good After Cleaning
Apr 08, 2025
When Breathing Gets Hard: Understanding COPD
Mar 25, 2025
Protecting Your Kidneys: Vital Tips from a Nephrologist
Mar 12, 2025
Keeping Kids Safe: A Guide to Burn Prevention
Mar 05, 2025
Measles is Back: What You Need to Know Now
Feb 25, 2025
Beyond Fandom: Exploring the Depth of Grief
Feb 18, 2025
Crafting, Music and Movement: How to Keep Your Body in Tune
Feb 11, 2025
The Heart of the Matter: Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Feb 04, 2025
Hip Preservation Surgery: When and Why to Consider It
Jan 28, 2025
Baby Steps: Getting Ready for Your Newborn’s Arrival
Jan 15, 2025
The Great Escape: Breaking Free from Nicotine Addiction
Jan 06, 2025
Beyond the Feast: Holiday Safety Tips from a Burn Surgeon
Dec 17, 2024
Holiday Harmony: Balancing Tradition and Well-being
Dec 11, 2024
Toxic Family Dynamics: Breaking Free
Dec 03, 2024
COVID-19: Five Years Later
Nov 19, 2024
Memory Loss: Help for Patients and Their Caregivers
Nov 14, 2024
Your Office Squad: A How-To Guide
Nov 05, 2024
Skin Protection and Tattoos: Advice from a Burn Specialist
Oct 29, 2024
Eye-mazing: Halloween Safety and Eye Color Change
Oct 22, 2024
Paw-sitive Healing: Grieving Your Furry Friend and Overcoming Pet Loss
Oct 15, 2024
Lung Health at Work: Preventing Occupational Illnesses
Oct 08, 2024
Understanding Urinary Tract Infections, Treatments, Prevention
Oct 01, 2024
Resilience in Caregiving: How to Stay Strong While Caring for Others
Sep 17, 2024
How Social Isolation Affects Older Adults
Sep 10, 2024
Doomscrolling and Distress: Navigating the Mental Health Risks of Violent News, Images
Jul 23, 2024
Taking Charge of Your Lung Health: Empowering You to Breathe Easier
Jul 16, 2024
The Thyroid Gland: Functions, Disorders, and Treatments
Jul 09, 2024
Strength in Vulnerability: Talking Mental Health, Suicide Prevention for Men
Jun 25, 2024
Understanding Food Allergies: Awareness, Prevention and Summer Fun
Jun 11, 2024
Sole Mates for Summer: Keeping Your Feet Happy and Healthy
Jun 04, 2024
Empowered and Informed: Keeping Well Through Middle Age and Beyond
May 21, 2024
Get Moving: Benefits of Exercise for Lifelong Health
May 14, 2024
Skin Sense: Expert Guidance for Skin Cancer Protection and Prevention
May 07, 2024
Personalized Approaches to Weight Loss: Tailoring Bariatric Surgery to Individual Needs
Apr 30, 2024
Inflammation of the Brain: Shedding the Light on Encephalitis
Apr 23, 2024
Beyond the Classroom Bell: How Hearing Loss Impacts Rural Teens
Apr 16, 2024
Empowering Health Care Providers: the Transformative Role of AI in Clinical Practice
Apr 09, 2024
Empowering Health Care Students: AI's Role in Health Care Education
Apr 02, 2024
Empowering Patients: Harnessing the Potential of AI in Your Care
Mar 26, 2024
Election Anxiety 101: Recognizing and Addressing Stressors in Politics
Mar 19, 2024
Seasonal Allergies and Upper Respiratory Issues: Tips for Keeping You, Others Healthy
Mar 05, 2024
Exploring Evidence-Based Aesthetics with a Physician
Feb 27, 2024
Healthy Boundaries, Happy Relationships: Setting Limits in the Face of Jealousy and Envy
Feb 13, 2024
Breaking the Stigma Around Prostate Cancer
Feb 06, 2024
From Early Detection to Clear Solutions: Protecting Your Child's Vision
Jan 30, 2024
Silent Thief of Sight: Understanding Glaucoma
Jan 23, 2024
Mindful Moments: Integrating Self-Care into Your Daily Life
Jan 09, 2024
Find Your Fitness Flow: Designing a Workout Routine You Actually Stick to
Dec 19, 2023
From FOMO to JOMO: Embracing the Joy of Missing Out
Dec 05, 2023
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Nov 28, 2023
Mindful Living: the Impact of Gratitude on Health
Nov 14, 2023
Prolonged Grief Disorder: Challenging Stigmas and Fostering Compassion
Nov 07, 2023
Understanding Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders
Oct 31, 2023
Fall Into Wellness: Preparing for a Healthy Autumn
Oct 24, 2023
Healthy Kids, Happy Lives
Oct 17, 2023
Heads Up! Tackling Brain Injuries in Adolescents and How to Prevent Them
Oct 10, 2023
A Common Digestive Problem: Gallstones and Gallbladders
Oct 03, 2023
Ring of Fire Watch: A Guide to Eye Protection During the Annular Eclipse
Sep 26, 2023
The Impact of Asthma on Adolescent Health and Well-Being
Sep 19, 2023
Beyond Skin Deep: All About Plastic Surgery, Choosing the Right Doctor
Sep 12, 2023
Elevating Student Wellbeing: Navigating Social Pressures and Binge Drinking
Aug 29, 2023
Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety During Your First Year of College
Aug 22, 2023
People Unknowingly Taking Fentanyl Risk Complications With Prescribed Meds, Addiction, Possibly Death
Jul 25, 2023
There is Help for Female Urinary Incontinence
Jul 18, 2023
Colorectal Cancer Screening Key for Finding, Possible Prevention
Jul 11, 2023
Breaking the Silence: A Conversation About Youth Suicide
Jun 27, 2023
Facts About Low Testosterone and Treatments
Jun 13, 2023
Our 100th Episode
Jun 06, 2023
Make it a Hot Girl Summer Free of Burns
May 23, 2023
Symptoms, Testing and Treatment of ADHD in Adults
May 16, 2023
Children With Disabilities, Special Needs at Higher Risk for Abuse, Neglect
May 09, 2023
Learning About Cystic Fibrosis
May 02, 2023
Understanding Weight Loss: Medications, Procedures and Plans
Apr 25, 2023
Why You Should Get Rid of Your Unused or Expired Medications
Apr 18, 2023
Why We Get Acne and How to Treat It
Apr 11, 2023
Tips to Stay Safe While Hiking
Apr 04, 2023
Taking Care of Your Mental Health at Work
Mar 28, 2023
Diabetic Eye Disease, Symptoms and Treatment
Mar 21, 2023
Benefits, Future of Telemedicine
Mar 07, 2023
Respiratory Allergies Symptoms, Treatments
Feb 28, 2023
Signs of Domestic Abuse, How You Can Help Victims
Feb 21, 2023
Advocating for Yourself, Setting Boundaries
Feb 14, 2023
Knowing History of Heart Disease as Important as Lifestyle
Feb 07, 2023
How to Keep Your Hair, Skin Hydrated This Winter
Jan 31, 2023
Lifelong Benefits to Exercising as a Family
Jan 25, 2023
Gambling Addiction: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Jan 17, 2023
What is Human Trafficking and Why it's Public Health Issue
Jan 10, 2023
Keeping your stress in check during the holidays
Dec 20, 2022
Managing PTSD During the Holidays
Dec 13, 2022
Coping with Recovery During the Holidays
Dec 06, 2022
How smoking, shoveling snow could damage your heart
Nov 29, 2022
What is Alzheimer's Disease and how to support caregivers
Nov 15, 2022
Some Common Military Veterans' Health Issues and Injuries, Where to Get Help
Nov 08, 2022
How to Manage Diabetes During the Holidays
Nov 01, 2022
Dia de los Muertos and how we grieve
Oct 25, 2022
Stay Healthy This Fall, Winter
Oct 18, 2022
Why we like or hate being scared
Oct 11, 2022
Identifying Postpartum Depression, Resources, Help
Oct 04, 2022
How Sensory Processing Disorder Affects Some People, Especially Children
Sep 27, 2022
Checking in with your child now that school's in session
Sep 20, 2022
Colorectal Cancer: What is it and how to get access to testing
Sep 13, 2022
Back to School: Montanez
Aug 03, 2022
Sleep: Berdine
Jul 19, 2022
Anger: Korinek
Jul 12, 2022
Healthy Feet: Grimes
Jun 28, 2022
Hand Health: Bourland
Jun 21, 2022
Urology: Sharma
Jun 14, 2022
Skin Cancer: Tarbox
Jun 07, 2022
Research: McMahon
May 24, 2022
Stop the Bleed: Bankhead
May 17, 2022
Women's Health: Prabhu and Farooqi
May 10, 2022
Willed Body Program: Gilbert and Jones
May 03, 2022
Lupus: Sutton
Apr 26, 2022
Child Abuse Prevention: Patterson
Apr 19, 2022
Aphasia: Corwin
Apr 05, 2022
Reflection on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Test and Islam
Mar 29, 2022
Match Day: Berk
Mar 22, 2022
Brain Injury Awareness Month - Norbury
Mar 08, 2022
LGBTQ+ Health Care: Bennett
Mar 01, 2022
Relationships: Korinek
Feb 22, 2022
COVID-19 Testing: Rice-Spearman and Redman
Feb 15, 2022
COVID-19 Update: D'Agostino
Feb 09, 2022
Heart Health: Shurmur
Feb 01, 2022
Cervical Health Awareness: Hosford
Jan 25, 2022
PTSD: Wakefield
Jan 11, 2022
Yearly physicals: Babb
Jan 04, 2022
Weight Management: Payne
Dec 21, 2021
Alcohol Use Disorder: Bergeson
Dec 14, 2021
Winter Skin, Hair: Tarbox
Dec 07, 2021
Spirituality: McGovern
Nov 30, 2021
Family Medical History, Directives: Klein
Nov 23, 2021
Avoiding Injuries: Griswold
Nov 16, 2021
Lung health: Islam
Nov 09, 2021
Diabetes: Felton
Nov 02, 2021
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Sleep: Bennett
Oct 26, 2021
Prescription Drugs: Seifert
Oct 19, 2021
Breast Cancer: Jones
Oct 12, 2021
Allergies: Tarbox
Oct 05, 2021
Healthy Aging: Culberson
Sep 28, 2021
Sepsis: Griswold
Sep 21, 2021
COVID-19: Berk and Cook
Sep 14, 2021
Take Your Best Shot
Aug 05, 2021
Oral Health and Cancer
Jul 01, 2021
Swallowing Disorders
Jun 03, 2021
Balance Your Intake, Balance Your Stress (Part 2)
May 20, 2021
Balance Your Intake, Balance Your Stress (Part 1)
May 06, 2021
Hearing Loss: Tips for Protecting Hearing, Advances in Hearing Aids
Apr 15, 2021
Colon Cancer: Early Detection is Crucial
Apr 01, 2021
Telemedicine: Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mar 18, 2021
Medication Safety
Mar 04, 2021
Listen to Your Gut
Feb 04, 2021
Relief, Hope for Those With Severe Depression
Jan 08, 2021
How to Survive the Holidays
Dec 23, 2020
Long-term Effects of COVID-19
Dec 17, 2020
Vaccines: A Primer (Part 1)
Dec 11, 2020
Vaccines: The Booster (Part 2)
Dec 11, 2020
Expert Advice on Lactation and Breastfeeding
Dec 03, 2020
Recovery: Stop and Smell the Roses
Nov 05, 2020
Help for Headaches
Oct 02, 2020
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Sep 04, 2020
Starting 'Anew' During a Pandemic
Aug 06, 2020
Cover Up: Save a Life (Part 1)
Jul 02, 2020
Cover Up: Save a Community (Part 2)
Jul 02, 2020
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Dec 03, 2019
Communicating With Children
Nov 26, 2019
President's Prescription
Nov 12, 2019
Introduction
Nov 08, 2019