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Five Tips That Could Help Your New Year’s Resolution Stick

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • December 06, 2019

Beverly Axe-Lewis, D.O., an associate professor for the Department of Family Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said most people launch into their health-minded resolutions with the best of intentions. However, by not preparing themselves ahead of time for what in most cases represents a significant lifestyle change, they set themselves up for failure.

TTUHSC Researcher Modifies Antibiotic to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • December 06, 2019

Over the last decade, headlines across the U.S. have been dominated by the national opioid epidemic, and rightfully so. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 47,600 people died from opioid overdoses in 2017 alone, and more than 17,000 of those deaths involved prescription opioids.

Medical and Health Services Managers: Top Five Skills You Need

  • By School of Health Professions
  • December 05, 2019

Discover the top five skills needed to succeed as a medical and health services manager in a high-growth career field.

Holiday Eating Can Unwrap a Hidden Health Grinch

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • December 04, 2019

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 1.25 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes and approximately 40,000 more are diagnosed each year. That represents just a fraction of the country’s 30 million people with diabetes, including the vast majority who live with Type 2 diabetes. What’s more alarming is that another 84 million Americans are considered to be pre-diabetic, and though they may be dealing with symptoms of the disease, almost 90% have no idea they are at risk.

Odessa Family Doctor Wins TAFP Leadership Award

  • By Texas Academy of Family Physicians
  • December 04, 2019

Ikemefuna “Ike” Okwuwa, MD, of Odessa, Texas, was awarded the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Special Constituency Leadership Award during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in The Woodlands.

Fighting Disease: Molecular Pathology

  • By School of Health Professions
  • December 02, 2019

Molecular pathology is helping to fight disease by identifying the genetic factors that can influence the progression of an illness. Learn more.

What is a Substance Abuse Counselor?

  • By School of Health Professions
  • November 28, 2019

Gain entry into the growing field of substance abuse counseling with an online master’s degree in addiction counseling from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

What is Speech-Language Pathology?

  • By School of Health Professions
  • November 25, 2019

Explore speech-language pathology, a career that helps people at all life stages and offers opportunities that are increasing nationwide every year.

What Can I Do With a Master's Degree in Athletic Training?

  • By School of Health Professions
  • November 21, 2019

Learn how to earn your master’s degree in athletic training at TTUHSC, the nation’s first MAT program offered in a health sciences center.

Careers in Clinical Laboratory Science

  • By School of Health Professions
  • November 18, 2019

Learn how to qualify as a clinical laboratory scientist and work at the forefront of medical science, technology and patient care.

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