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
Facts About Low Testosterone and Treatments
June is National Men's Health Month and our guests for this episode talked to us about testosterone. Pranav Sharma, M.D., division chief of urologic oncology, and clinical medical direc…
Our 100th Episode
For this special episode, we invited members of our university’s leadership to discuss health care and health sciences education in the past couple of years and what we can expect in th…
Make it a Hot Girl Summer Free of Burns
It’s the unofficial start of summer around here which means there is also the potential for injuries from burns. John Griswold, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians burn surgeon and medical dire…
Symptoms, Testing and Treatment of ADHD in Adults
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD) has been trending in the news and on social media. Many adults were diagnosed with ADHD over the COVID-19 pandemic, giving them answer…
Children With Disabilities, Special Needs at Higher Risk for Abuse, Neglect
Child abuse and neglect are serious public health problems and adverse childhood experiences that can have long-term impacts on health, opportunity and wellbeing. Children with disabili…
Learning About Cystic Fibrosis
May is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month and our guest this episode, Adaobi Kanu, M.D., answers our questions about CF. Dr. Kanu is pediatric pulmonology CF center director at Texas …
Understanding Weight Loss: Medications, Procedures and Plans
You may have heard about these new “weight loss” medications, whether it’s a celebrity or someone you know taking these medications to drop some pounds. Perhaps you’ve heard that some p…
Why You Should Get Rid of Your Unused or Expired Medications
Get rid of your unused or expired meds at the upcoming Medication Cleanout scheduled for April 22. The event happens twice a year in Lubbock, Amarillo and Abilene, Texas.
Our guest for …
Why We Get Acne and How to Treat It
Acne can be a problem for us, including adults. What should you do if you get a pimple or an acne flare-up? Michelle Tarbox, M.D., is a dermatologist at Texas Tech Physicians and an ass…
Tips to Stay Safe While Hiking
Be prepared before hitting the trails and know what to do in case of an emergency or how to avoid finding yourself in an emergency situation. Brian Kendall, M.D., emergency medicine, is…
Taking Care of Your Mental Health at Work
More than half of the world population works and we spend a significant amount of our lives at our jobs. How can we manage stress at work so that it doesn’t affect our home life and our…
Diabetic Eye Disease, Symptoms and Treatment
It's 'Save Your Vision' month and we'd like to bring awareness to the effects of diabetes on vision, including blindness if left untreated. Kelly Mitchell, M.D., is our guest today. He …
Benefits, Future of Telemedicine
There are some services we’ve come to expect to stay with us since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic—curbside pickup, groceries delivered to our door, remote working and virtual office…
Respiratory Allergies Symptoms, Treatments
It’s nearly that time for spring allergies but some of us have been dealing with allergies year-round. What are our options for relief? James Tarbox, M.D., associate professor in the di…
Signs of Domestic Abuse, How You Can Help Victims
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, on average, in the United States nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. During one year…
Advocating for Yourself, Setting Boundaries
Loving yourself and setting boundaries is important for your mental health and well-being. If you struggle with that, Alan Korinek, Ph.D., has helpful advice. Dr. Korinek is the managin…
Knowing History of Heart Disease as Important as Lifestyle
It's always a good time to think about your heart health, even if you're young and active. This episode's guest is Scott Shurmur, M.D., Texas Tech physicians, cardiologist and Division …
How to Keep Your Hair, Skin Hydrated This Winter
Note: this episode was originally published Dec. 7, 2021, but the advice is still valid.
How does the winter weather affect our skin and hair? To explain what happens when our skin and …
Lifelong Benefits to Exercising as a Family
It doesn't have to be the start of the year for you to resolve to exercise more or spend more time with your family. According to experts, it's better if you combine both activities--sp…
Gambling Addiction: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The big lottery payoffs and big sports games have brought about the discussion of gambling. Some of us might consider it harmless, but for others the uncontrollable urge to gamble could…