Ask the Expert: Combating the hidden health crisis of childhood inactivity how to reverse eight hours of sitting with evidence-based movement strategies
Welcome to “Ask the Expert,” a new UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this inaugural edition, we explore pediatric medicine’s overlooked epidemic, childhood inactivity, and talk about scientifically proven interventions that can transform…
McGovern Medical Minutes with Dr. John Higgins
In the latest episode of McGovern Medical Minutes, Dr. John Higgins lays out some facts and myths about heart disease.
How hot is too hot for the human body? Study offers new insights
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a Medical News Today (external link) article about how much heat our body can handle.
Parent to Parent: Keeping parents safe in the extreme heat
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a FOX 26 News (external link) article about how to beat the heat this summer.
Mental and Heart Health – Fifty Plus
John Higgins, MD, appeared on Doug Pike’s Fifty+ show (external link) on KPRC Radio to talk about how mental health affects your heart health (10:00 mark).
Fruits should be part of a healthy diet
John Higgins, MD, spoke to Medical News Today (external link) about the benefits of adding fruit to your everyday diet.
Should You Avoid the Sugar Substitute Erythritol?
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a Newsmax (external link) article about a new study which found that the sweetener, erythritol, is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Higgins’ paper discusses how to be great physicians
A recent paper from John P. Higgins, MD, MBA, MPhil, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, on the “Ten Traits of Great Physicians,” has been published in the American Journal of Medicine. In the article, Higgins shares tips gathered from experiences throughout…
Hypertension: Strength training is effective in managing high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure or hypertension are at risk for certain long-term complications. Early intervention can lower blood pressure and reduce someone’s risk for complications. Researchers are still working to understand the best options for lifestyle modifications to improve…
What to know about sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in young athletes, but this reality probably never rang so true until the evening of Jan. 2. That is when millions of Americans witnessed 24-year-old Damar Hamlin, safety for the…