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What you need to know about epilepsy

January 23, 2018 Alexandria Bland, Dr. Jay Gavvala, epilepsy, Healthcare, Neurology, neurophysiology

According to the Epilepsy Foundation, more than 65 million people worldwide are affected by epilepsy and it’s estimated that 1 in 26 people will develop

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Immunotherapy treatment gives lung cancer patient second chance

January 22, 2018 Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Immunotherapy, Nicole Blanton

A few years ago, Katherine Dill was leading a full life with her two children in Texas when she noticed something different about her face.

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Shop for the right skincare products this winter

January 17, 2018 Aesthetics Studio, Jeannette Sanchez, Kim Chang, Skin Care, winter

For many people, the cold winter days can bring dry, itchy and irritable skin. For those with sensitive skin, these symptoms worsen and can even

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Help support gynecological health at Spin for Gyn

January 16, 2018 Allison Mickey, cervical cancer, gynecologic cancer, Spin for Gyn, Woman to Woman

Woman to Woman (W2W) is a free cancer patient support program for women undergoing treatment for cervical, ovarian and other gynecologic cancers. W2W connects current

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Throwback Thursday: Marathon Run

January 11, 2018 Houston Marathon, Nicole Blanton, Throwback Thursday

Marathon season is in full swing, and many Houstonians will be braving the cold at the Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 14. If you

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Running with a purpose: Join Komen Houston Race for the Cure

January 10, 2018 Breast Cancer, Community, Josh Newby, Komen Houston Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen Houston

As we kick off 2018, many of us reflect and make resolutions for the New Year. The start of this year takes on a special

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Healthy Habits: Family time, weight training help Dr. Tuan Truong relax and stay fit

January 9, 2018 Dr. Tuan Truong, Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness, plastic surgery

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: Rashieda Hatcher, Ph.D.

January 8, 2018 Education, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Growing Up Baylor, Rashieda Hatcher

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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Addressing obesity through weight loss surgery

January 5, 2018 Dr. Carlos Galvani, Nicole Blanton, Nutrition and Wellness, Obesity, Surgery, Weight Loss

Many Americans have committed to losing weight in 2018 with the goal of boosting self-image and confidence. However, the health effects of obesity often go

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Know your risk for brain aneurysm

January 2, 2018 Alexandria Bland, brain aneurysm, Healthcare, Neurosurgery

According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, a ruptured brain aneurysm occurs every 18 minutes in the United States. But what exactly is a brain aneurysm?