Preventing throat cancer: The importance of vaccination and screening
Dr. Erich Sturgis discusses how the HPV vaccine can help prevent oropharyngeal cancer.
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Head and Neck
Thyroid disease and cancer: What you need to know
Over 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease — however, up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease aren’t aware of their
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Know your risk for developing head and neck cancer
You can never prepare yourself to hear the words, “you have cancer.” However, for some types of cancer, there are screenings you can get to
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New technology helps those with hearing loss stay connected
In an increasingly fast-paced and technology-based world, people with hearing loss have struggled with staying connected to those around them due to hearing aids that
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What causes hearing loss?
Suffering from hearing loss can be a painful experience for both you and your loved ones. Your first question might be, “why is this happening?”
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Tips for taking care of your hearing aid
Have you ever wondered if you are managing your hearing aid correctly? Neidre Wilson, hearing aid technician with Audiology Services at Baylor College of Medicine,
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Protect your larynx and voice
Throughout the course of a day, you may speak, laugh, hum, whistle, and even sing or shout. But how much do really think about your
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Occupational therapists: Committed to improving the quality of life
Ever wonder what exactly an occupational therapist does? Helen Cohen, Ed.D., a professor and occupational therapist in otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine, sheds light
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Don’t skip skin care
If you worry about blemishes, there’s a way to save face – take care of your skin. “If we don’t cleanse correctly we can have
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Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan says healthy habits mean limiting sugar, junk food
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what
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