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Checklist for a healthy lifestyle

September 2, 2015 Andy Phifer, Cancer, diet, Dr. Jeffrey Steinbauer, Exercise, Family and community medicine, Fitness, Healthcare, Healthy Lifestyle, Houston, Men's Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Sleep, smoking, Sunscreen, Women's Health

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle could be a sure way to stay out of the doctor’s office. With that in mind, Jeffrey Steinbauer, M.D., chief medical

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Tylenol, Advil or Aleve: Which over-the-counter pain reliever should I take?

August 28, 2015 advil, aspirin, Dr. Jeffrey Steinbauer, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, Houston, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, over-the-counter pain reliever, tylenol

Not all over-the-counter pain relievers are created equally. When it comes to choosing an OTC pain reliever, Dr. Jeffrey Steinbauer, professor of Family and Community

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Body art gone wrong: How to spot, care for an infection

April 1, 2015 Dana Benson, Dermatology, Dr. Ida Orengo, Dr. Jeffrey Steinbauer, Family and community medicine, first aid, Healthcare, Houston, infection, piercings, tattoos

While most people may choose a postcard or refrigerator magnet to commemorate their spring break, others make more impulsive decisions and return home with a

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Measles: What you should know

February 9, 2015 Autism, Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research, Dr. Camille Leugers, Dr. Carol Baker, Dr. Peter Hotez, Education, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, measles, Men's Health, MMR, molecular virology and microbiology, mups and rubella vaccine, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital, Vaccines, Women's Health

With the recent measles outbreak in California, many people have questions about the illness and vaccinations. Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have answers.

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Bad classroom behavior? Examine vision, hearing for your student

January 27, 2015 Dr. James Bray, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, hearing, pediatrics, vision

Have a student acting out in school? Hearing or vision problems could be driving their behavior.

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Doing good on #GivingTuesday

December 2, 2014 BCM Fund, Community, Dr. Andre Catic, Dr. Roger Zoorob, Family and community medicine, giving, Huffington Center on Aging, philanthropy

We’ve celebrated Thanksgiving, braved (or avoided) the crush of holiday shoppers on Black Friday and checked out the deals online during Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday, a

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Headaches: Are yours more serious than the common headache?

November 19, 2014 Baylor Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, BCM, Family and community medicine, Headaches, Neuroscience

Do you get headaches? It can be from loud music, stress from work, or possibly a lack of sleep. Irritating headaches are common, but are

Choosing fresh vegetables over greasy wings is a healthy play.

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Eat this: Super Bowl food swap

January 29, 2014 Andy Phifer, Family and community medicine, food swap, Heart Health, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Roberta Anding, Super Bowl

Super Bowl XLVIII is upon us. But while you’re busy debating the game, health experts suggest thinking about celery sticks versus chips and dip. “You

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From Houston to Honduras: Featuring the Shoulder to Shoulder Foundation

November 27, 2013 Community, Dr. George Parkerson, Dr. Ricardo Nuila, Family and community medicine, Global Health, International Health, Jordan Magaziner, Shoulder to Shoulder

Twice a year, groups of Baylor College of Medicine students fly many miles to provide healthcare in a rural, remote area of Honduras. They leave

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How to communicate with your physician

April 5, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Community, Dr. John Rogers, Family and community medicine, Jordan Magaziner, National Public Health Week, Primary Care

Every day this week, during National Public Health Week, we’ve covered different public health themes, including food safety tips, school lunch safety, being healthy at