William H Hughes MD

Diverticulitis, a Long Word for Small Troublesome Pouches in Your Colon

As they age, most people develop small pouches in their colon wall, called diverticuli. Many people spend their lives without ever noticing a problem, but when the diverticuli become infected problems result.

How I Survived Tests That Introduced Me To My Inner Executive

If taking a personality-assessment test seems unsettling, you aren't going to like this little fact: Your answers can require a retest, as if your personality failed to parallel park.

Depression Diagnosis With Brain Scans

Researchers say brain scans could help pinpoint four subtypes of depression, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment.

Are Religious People More Depressed?

A new study finds a high correlation between religiosity and depression. While non-religious people tend to reject religion because they find the evidence for a supernatural deity unconvincing, a new study shows that rejecting religion can be good not just logically, but emotionally.

How to Spot the Signs of Breast Cancer

More American women are surviving breast cancer, thanks in part to screening tests that can help detect it early. But knowing your own breasts can help you spot changes and report them to your doctor between exams.Here are some signs to look out for.

8 Little-Known Bonuses From Treating Depression

You'll sleep better, think more clearly, and want to have sex again. Seem unlikely? These are just three of the wins when you treat depression.

11 Tips for a Blissful Night’s Sleep

Do you ever have trouble sleeping? Trouble falling asleep…and staying asleep? Do you feel tired in the mornings, finding yourself struggling your way through the day with cups of coffee, wond…

4 Secrets to Improving our Health and Mental Health

An excerpt from: improving mental health: four secrets in plain sight

What is Hughes Syndrome?

If undiagnosed, Hughes Syndrome – or Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) – can lead to fatal blood clotting. Here’s what everyone needs to know

Mental Health. How to Help Yourself and Others

Most of us have had the occasional feeling that we’re moving forward in the wrong direction, or that we’re not doing enough, or that we’re burning out.

Ways to take care of your mental health

The holiday season is known as the happiest time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful.

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

Physicians, Are You Taking Care Of Your Mental Health?

As a physician, patients come to you expecting you to help them be healthier, and your own personal health is an important factor in promoting good health and preventing diseases. If you’re not...

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Why Taking Care of Your Mental Health Matters

Did you know stress can affect neuroplasticity, or the development of our brains? Learn the details and how mindfulness can help manage your mental health.