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One hundred years ago the Spanish Flu pandemic swept across the world, killing tens of millions of people. In 1976, with the knowledge of how

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Be aware of colorectal cancer risk, no matter your age

March 28, 2018 Colorectal Cancer, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, Surgery

If you are under 40, chances are you may not be thinking about colorectal cancer. However, a recent study by the American Cancer Society says

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Diabetes Alert Day: Know your risk

March 27, 2018 Diabetes, Diabetes Alert Day, endocrinology, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton

Even if you have never been personally affected by diabetes, chances are you know someone who has. According to the Centers for Disease Control and

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What are signs that you may need to seek therapy?

March 26, 2018 Dr. Karen Lawson, Julia Bernstein, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Psychiatry

Talking about our issues and feelings with people we trust can be therapeutic, but sometimes we need extra help from an outside source who can

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When does gaming become unhealthy?

March 23, 2018 Dr. Thomas Kosten, Healthcare, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Nicole Blanton, Psychiatry

You may have noticed a rise in popularity of video games such as Fortnight and Clash Royale. Even music superstar Drake has gotten in on

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Throwback Thursday: Celebrating women in medicine

March 22, 2018 Nicole Blanton, Student Life, Throwback Thursday, Women's History Month

From International Women’s Day to various diversity and inclusion initiatives, institutions across the country are highlighting the ways women have persevered through barriers to achieve

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Healthy Habits: Nutritionist Rachel Dudley stays balanced with barre exercise, meditation

March 20, 2018 Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, 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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How to cope when your partner has ADHD

March 19, 2018 ADHD, Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. Asim Shah, Healthcare, Julia Bernstein, Mental Health, Psychiatry

When you think about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might picture children who are overactive and have a hard time focusing. However, ADHD symptoms

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Match Day 2018 Wrap Up

March 16, 2018 Events, Match Day, Match Day 2018

Match Day 2018 was a memorable event for our fourth-year Baylor College of Medicine students and their loved ones. Now that 187 students have matched

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Match Day 2018 by the numbers

March 16, 2018 Events, Match Day, Match Day 2018, Student Life

It’s a match! This morning, fourth-year Baylor College of Medicine students learned where they will go after graduation to train for their residency programs. See