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Throwback Thursday: Country Doc

February 25, 2016 Go Texan Day, History, Houston, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Nicole Blanton, Throwback Thursday

Ahh… the smell of fried food, cotton candy and livestock. It’s rodeo time in Houston and what better way to celebrate than by going to

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Deal with some vision problems in the blink of an eye

February 24, 2016 Dr. Kimberly Yen, Healthcare, Houston, ophthalmology, Screen Time

Banish this health myth: Staring at a television or computer screen will cause permanent eye damage. Dr. Kimberly Yen, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Baylor

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Preparing for simulated competition

February 23, 2016 Awards and Honors, Baylor College of Medicine Student Simulation Society, Dr. Tyson, Education, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Student Life, Surgery, Surgical Simulation Center, symlimpics, Technology

It’s similar to how you prepare for the Olympics, if the Olympics required you to stabilize a critical patient. Baylor College of Medicine’s Student Simulation

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Healthy Habits: How Dr. Andrew Sikora maintains an active lifestyle

February 22, 2016 Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Andrew Sikora, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, otolaryngology

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Women experience heart attacks differently than men

February 19, 2016 cardiology, Dr. Tina Shah, Healthcare, heart attack, Heart Health, Houston, Women's Health

You’ve seen the drama play out on television and in movies. When a man experiences a heart attack, he clutches his chest and moans in

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Throwback Thursday: It really, really isn’t a contest

February 18, 2016 Andy Phifer, History, Houston, Throwback Thursday

Welcome back to Baylor Idol, 1921 edition. We’ve seen the most popular and most beautiful nurse, and the most popular student. And now, the big

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Exploring Baylor through the eyes of sixth graders

February 17, 2016 Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan, Community, Dr. Adam Kuspa, Dr. Nancy Moreno, Dr. Robert McLaughlin, Dr. Tyson Pillow, Education, Events, Glen Yarneau, Houston, Julia Parsons, School of Allied Health, Student Life

Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan sixth grade students spent a half day at Baylor College of Medicine learning about careers in biomedical science

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Avoiding and finding relief for back pain

February 16, 2016 Dana Benson, Dr. Rubin Bashir, Healthcare, Men's Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics, relief, Women's Health

There are about 30 bones in the back, so it’s no wonder that things go wrong every now and then. In fact, back pain is

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Peggy Smith balances fitness and relaxation

February 15, 2016 Baylor Teen Health Clinic, Dr. Peggy Smith, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, obstetrics and gynecology

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Healing mind, body and spirit: Yoga at Smith Breast Center

February 12, 2016 Baylor Clinic, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Fitness, Healthcare, Healthy Lifestyle, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Nicole Blanton, Nutrition and Wellness

Marti Ewing knows the healing power of yoga, and not just because she is a certified instructor. Ewing began practicing yoga after sustaining several injuries.