High blood pressure and heart health: What you need to know
Dubbed the silent killer, high blood pressure often occurs with no symptoms or warning signs. As a result, one in five American adults do not
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Your Zika virus questions answered
As Zika continues to be a concern in Central and South America with the potential of gaining foothold in the United States, Dr. Peter Hotez,
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Not as loud as my heart: a reflection on a genetics seminar
Whenever I rush past the bulletin boards lining the halls on my way to another event that I’m late for, I fleetingly wonder how often
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Dr. Peter Hotez shares his latest concerns about zika virus
On Friday the CDC issued travel advisories for pregnant women in the areas of Latin American and Caribbean region currently affected by zika virus infection.
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Throwback Thursday: Spin Urine, Get Money
When you can see how close you are to achieving your dream, it can make day-to-day life a little frustrating. It can be so frustrating
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Changes in weather can create skin care challenges
Changes in diet and stress can impact the appearance and health of your skin. Did you know a change in weather could also be a
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Identifying details here have been changed to protect patient privacy. I knocked on the door of the examination room with my preceptor behind me and
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Is the future of cervical cancer screening an at-home HPV test?
Practicality, affordability, and accessibility are the three goals Dr. Matthew Anderson, associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine,
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Is it more than menopause?
Fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss and difficulty sleeping are all common symptoms of menopause. But these symptoms are similar to hypothyroidism, better known
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Zika virus: What does it mean for Texas and the Gulf Coast?
In the United States, the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, is vulnerable to the threat of arboviruses – viruses transmitted by insects. A
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