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A glass mug of caramel-colored tea steams on table.
Momentum

Spill it – is tea healthy?

February 27, 2025 coffee,  energy drinks,  tea

Dr. Luis Rustveld, registered dietitian, shares some reasons to reach for a cup of tea instead of your morning joe or energy drink.

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A cutout paper heart being held by clamps held by three hands.
The Stitch

Aortic dissection: a rare but deadly heart emergency

February 26, 2025 Aortic dissection,  cardiovascular,  Heart,  Heart month

Dr. Anna Xue and Dr. Gustavo Oderich discuss a life-threatening condition that affects the cardiovascular system: aortic dissection.

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Momentum

Five tips to prevent or reduce cancer risks

February 25, 2025 Breast Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  uterine cancer

Dr. Anthony Costales offers five tips to help women of all ages prevent or reduce their risk of various cancers.

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A stethoscope next to three wooden blocks. The blocks have one word each, reading Urinary Tract Infection.
Momentum

UTI treatment and prevention

February 24, 2025 bladder,  Scott Department of Urology,  urethra,  urination,  UTI

Baylor Medicine urologist Dr. Christopher Smith explains how to effectively manage and prevent urinary tract infections

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Momentum

How pregnancy, childbirth changes thyroid function

February 20, 2025 breast feeding,  hormones,  Pregnancy,  thyroid

Dr. Ruchi Gaba explains how Thyroid disease can majorly affect a person’s pregnancy, from fetal side effects to difficulty in breast feeding.

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Jessica Wilbourn and Dr. Lauren Barron stand together in an exam room.
The Stitch

Fighting for answers and life-saving aortic repair in Houston

February 19, 2025 Advocating,  Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,  Marfan syndrome

Dr. Lauren Barron worked with Jessica Wilbourn to find the right care for complications from Marfan syndrome.

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A family in the kitchen putting together a meal, with bowls of cereal, avocados and slices of toast.
Momentum

Healthy cooking methods demystified

February 18, 2025 healthy cooking,  Nutrition,  Recipes

Dr. Luis Rustveld says to make healthier meals, how you cook your food matters as much as what you decide to cook.

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Dr. Kenneth Liao, masked and wearing surgical scrubs, standing behind a large robotic surgery machine.
The Stitch

Month of milestones: Baylor Medicine’s Liao reaches 700 robotic heart surgeries

February 17, 2025 American Hearth Month,  robotic heart surgery,  Valentine's Day

Just in time for Valentine’s Day and American Hearth Month, Dr. Kenneth Liao has reached a notable milestone.

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Momentum

What are considered relationship red flags?

February 14, 2025 green flags,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,  red flags,  relationships

Mental health professionals at Baylor College of Medicine share what red flags to be aware of in a romantic partner.

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Momentum

Avoid strain and wrinkles caused by ‘Tech Neck’

February 13, 2025 botox,  posture,  tech neck,  wrinkles

Aesthetician Kim Chang and physical therapist Frederick Manalo explain how to prevent tech neck wrinkles and protect your posture.

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