Becoming an ally: How to support LGBTQ individuals coming out
Hundreds of cities across the country just celebrated Pride Month, and if you didn’t participate in a parade yourself, you most likely know someone who
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When DNA ancestry tests reveal something surprising
“Hey, we’re half French,” was the text from my brother a couple of months ago, accompanying a screenshot of his Ancestry.com results. I found this
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Myasthenia gravis: What you should know
There’s a good chance that you’re aware of ALS thanks to widespread participation in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. However, there’s a similar, more common
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Making healthcare inclusive for LGBTQ patients
As I scroll through my Facebook feed to admire friends who are celebrating Pride Month, I think about how far we’ve come as a society
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Living with young adult diabetes: What you should know
Living with diabetes is challenging for anyone, but can be especially difficult for young adults who are transitioning out of the pediatric healthcare system into
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Throwback Thursday: Let’s take a ride
If you participate in events like the MS 150, you’re well aware of how impactful biking can be for raising awareness of health issues. However,
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Turning anxiety into empathy
Medical school was the first time in my life that I suffered from debilitating anxiety. I was overwhelmed by the volume of information I was
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Mental health: Speak out to break the stigma
Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about my experience with mental illness and how that part of me has shaped my career trajectory
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The McNair Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Xaq Pitkow
From the Labs sat down with McNair Scholar Dr. Xaq Pitkow to learn more not only about his research but also about him, what motivated
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Surviving bladder cancer: One year later and going strong
At age 75, Tim Smith was living an active life, busy running a wine import business in Houston with his wife, and traveling all over
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