How much water should I drink?

It’s no secret that water plays a vital role in maintaining good health. But, just how essential is water to the body? And more importantly, how much water do you need to stay healthy and hydrated? The Health Benefits of Water Water makes up over 60 percent of your body weight, and every cell, tissue […]

Who’s helping to fight the pandemic?

In recent months, we’ve heard news stories about the doctors and nurses who are working on the front lines and behind the scenes fighting COVID-19. Unless you work in the medical field, some of the terms and titles can be confusing. We want to help you understand the differences between the various doctors involved in […]

Strengthening your immune system

This year’s cold and flu season—combined with the COVID-19 pandemic—has many parents worried as they prepare to send their children back to school. But the fight against respiratory viruses is not hopeless. Dr. Tyler Curiel, a physician scientist who studies the immune basis for human disease at University Health System, emphasizes first and foremost that […]