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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 181
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
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 Ashlee Crawford, D…
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 pediatrician, answers our questions …
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 thi…
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…
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 C…
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, Samuel …
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. Michele Mahr, Ph.D., assistant professor at…
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 menta…
Clearing the Air: The Truth About Vaping and Lung Health
Vaping, initially intended as a smoking cessation tool, has evolved into a harmful trend, especially among young people. Tushi Singh, M.D., and Ricardo Franco, M.D., pulmonologists at T…
Male Breast Cancer: Raising Awareness and Understanding
Breast cancer in males is a rare cut clinically significant disease. Males have many of the same risk factors as females, but delay in seeking health care puts them at greater risk. Ric…
From Heavy Lids to Clear Vision: Understanding Eyelid Surgery
Loose or sagging skin creating folds on the upper eyelid, excess skin and wrinkles around the lower eyelid, drooping lower eyelids -- all these and others can at some point impair your …
Hope and Healing: Preventing Child Abuse in Our Community
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Lynn Jennings, Ph.D., has ben treating child sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect for over 20 years. She is the TTUHSC School of Heal…
Understanding Food Sensitivities to Dyes
Natural and artificial food dyes are ubiquitous, but some people try to avoid consuming food or beverages of a certain color for different reasons. James Tarbox, M.D., Texas Tech Physic…
Decoding the Delight: Why We Feel Good After Cleaning
If you want a quick boost to your mood, just clearing or cleaning a small space will make you feel better. Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., is our guest expert and explains why tidying up can b…
When Breathing Gets Hard: Understanding COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, referred to as COPD, is a progressive disease which can, over time, limit your ability to do basic activities such as walking, cooking or taking c…
Protecting Your Kidneys: Vital Tips from a Nephrologist
March is National Kidney Month. Kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that filter wastes and extra water out of our blood and make urine. Damage to your kidneys means they can’t filter blo…
Keeping Kids Safe: A Guide to Burn Prevention
Parental vigilance is the best way to keep children safe from burns, a common injury for kids. Possible burns are not limited to injuries from fireplaces, camp fires or fireworks. Risks…
Measles is Back: What You Need to Know Now
There are more than 100 confirmed cases of measles in Texas. Measles spreads incredibly fast in children and adults. Ron Cook, D.O., TTUHSC Chief Health Officer, is our guest for this e…
Beyond Fandom: Exploring the Depth of Grief
Have you felt an overwhelming sadness when a favorite character or celebrity has died? It's OK to mourn the loss, even over a fictional character or someone you've never met. Natalie Ha…