The truth behind sugar-filled beverages
It’s easy to ignore the amount of sugar in soda and other sugary drinks. Although tasty and refreshing, these beverages often contain ingredients that are
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Eric Storch plays soccer, walks daily to stay moving
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what
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Throwback Thursday: Take a breath
According to the American Heart Association, more than 475,000 Americans die every year from cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly increases an individual’s chance of survival
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‘I’m sorry that we couldn’t save you’
Five days into my emergency medicine clerkship, I had experienced a lot of firsts: My first participation in a code, my first CPR compressions, and
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Residents help middle schoolers gain hands-on experience in medicine
From reviewing human skeletal anatomy to learning how to use EKG machines, 120 eighth graders at the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
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Debating Diets: What is the Mediterranean diet?
Exploring the idea of starting a new diet? While the amount of information available can be overwhelming, it’s possible to find a diet that is
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Measles and adults: What you need to know
In 2000, after a decades-long vaccination program, the CDC declared measles eliminated from the United States. Jump to today, the United States has seen more
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Vaccines and autism: Next question, please!
As an autism researcher, there is one question that everyone asks when I tell them what I do for a living: “Do vaccines cause autism?”
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Healthy Habits: Relaxing outdoors, high-protein breakfasts keep Dr. Mary Newsome fit
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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Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However, even though they are often
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