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Little-known condition potentially fatal to pregnant women

September 24, 2018 Dr. Michael Belfort, Healthcare, Jeannette Sanchez, obstetrics and gynecology, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Maternal mortality is alarmingly high in the United States, including in Texas. In fact, a woman’s chance of dying during or after childbirth is much

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Throwback Thursday: Fall In

September 20, 2018 Nicole Blanton, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

Although fall technically starts this weekend, we Houstonians are still braving the summer heat. So why not take a dip? This photo from the 1990

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Grace under fire: Fighting breast cancer with courage, community support

September 19, 2018 Allison Mickey, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Julie Nangia

When Marion Gordey was diagnosed with invasive carcinoma lobular breast cancer in January 2018, she was determined to receive the best care possible. But Marion

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Healthy Habits: Outdoor walks, new hobbies keep Dr. Diana Stewart motivated

September 18, 2018 Dr. Diana Stewart, Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness

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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Growing Up Baylor: Dr. Thomas Wheeler

September 17, 2018 Education, Growing Up Baylor, Pathology

Imagine studying, training and eventually working at the same institution during the span of your career. A special group of physicians, faculty members, researchers and

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What is lifestyle medicine?

September 12, 2018 Healthcare, lifestyle medicine, Nicole Blanton, Physician Assistant, Sarah Keyes, School of Health Professions

On your list of goals, improved eating habits and fitness will likely always have a place. However, when was the last time these issues were

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Fears of first-year medical students: How to cope

September 11, 2018 Education, Medical Education, School of Medicine, Student Life

At the beginning of the school year, we asked our incoming first-year medical school students about some of their fears. It was surprising that many

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Suicide prevention: Know the signs

September 10, 2018 Andy Phifer, Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. John Oldham, Mental Health, Nicole Blanton, suicide

While it may be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, approximately 800,000 people die of suicide worldwide every year, which is about one person every 40