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Hernia care: What you need to know

December 20, 2017 Dr. Michele Loor,  Healthcare,  hernia,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Nicole Blanton,  Surgery

If you or a loved one have ever developed a hernia, you are familiar with how painful they can be. While hernias are common, they

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Coping with trauma from an unwanted sexual encounter

December 19, 2017 Dr. Karen Lawson,  Mental Health,  Nicole Blanton,  Psychiatry,  sexual harrasment

From corporate America to Hollywood, women and men across the country have shared harrowing personal stories of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace this

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Spice and everything nice: What are the health benefits of cinnamon?

December 18, 2017 cinnamon,  Dipali Pathak,  Holidays,  Kristi King,  Recipes

Our understanding of spices as antioxidant-rich powerhouses is increasing, and a holiday-favorite spice, cinnamon, can have important health benefits. Kristi King, registered dietitian with Baylor

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Breast cancer patient hopeful after scalp cooling device prevents hair loss

December 13, 2017 Allison Mickey,  Breast Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Dr. Julie Nangia,  scalp cooling

After defeating early-stage breast cancer in 2011, Melisa Herrington was devastated when, in 2014, her cancer returned, metastasizing throughout her body.  She underwent a chemotherapy

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Tips to stay healthy this flu season

December 12, 2017 Family and community medicine,  Flu,  Healthcare,  molecular virology and microbiology

Flu season is well underway, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting higher than usual flu activity for this time of year.

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Three tips to care for caregivers this holiday season

December 11, 2017 Alexandria Bland,  Alzheimer's,  caregiver,  Dr. Caryn Glosch,  Holidays,  Neurology

The holiday season is a joyful time for many families. However, the holidays can take an emotional toll on those who are caring for a

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Robotic procedure provides minimally invasive treatment option for early-stage lung cancer

December 6, 2017 Dr. Shawn Groth,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Surgery

Lung cancer is the number one cause of death from cancer in the United States. However, with early detection, chances for survival can improve significantly.

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Programs committed to helping minority youth see opportunities in medicine

December 5, 2017 Community,  Education,  Julia Bernstein,  Mentoring to Medicine,  Saturday Morning Science

“What they see is what they’ll be” is the mantra for the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, an organization with the expressed purpose of

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Allied Health graduation 2017: By the numbers

December 4, 2017 Allied Health,  Education,  Graduation,  Graduation 2017,  School of Allied Health

Congratulations, Baylor College of Medicine School of Allied Health Sciences class of 2017! Family and friends gathered at Grand Hall at Lancaster Center on Saturday,

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Recipe: Tropical fruit salad simple, tasty side dish

December 1, 2017 Children's Hospital of San Antonio,  Culinary Health Education for Families,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Recipes

If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish to complement your holiday meals, this tropical fruit salad recipe might do the trick. At

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