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UH Team Saves Leg and Life of Kentucky Man Facing Amputation
After three different doctors told Daniel Boynton his leg needed to be amputated, he traveled to Cleveland for a limb- and life-saving procedure.

Finding Seasonal Allergy Relief With Immunotherapy
When medication isn’t enough to relieve your seasonal allergy symptoms, immunotherapy in the form of allergy shots can help.

Heart Valve Repair Gives Senior Swimmer Several More Laps
Fay Porter, 94, is grateful to her care team at UH for the successful repair of a heart defect that helped her get back to enjoying an active life.

What Can You Eat After Bariatric Surgery?
Aviv Ben-Meir, MD, a specialist in bariatric and metabolic surgery, shares more about healthy eating after weight loss surgery.

A New Era of Protection Against RSV Is Here
As respiratory season approaches, several new options will help protect the most vulnerable from the highly infectious virus.

The Health Benefits of Watermelon
There’s much more to like about watermelon than its sweet and juicy taste. It's also loaded with vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting antioxidants.

Should You Get Cancer Screenings Earlier?
Cancer research provides the basis for when and how often to screen to save the most lives, while minimizing risks.