The truth behind sugar-filled beverages
It’s easy to ignore the amount of sugar in soda and other sugary drinks. Although tasty and refreshing, these beverages
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Measles and adults: What you need to know
In 2000, after a decades-long vaccination program, the CDC declared measles eliminated from the United States. Jump to today, the
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Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However,
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Gender, health, and space exploration: A leap for womankind?
In 1983, Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to travel to space with the launch of NASA’s seventh
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It’s rodeo time: Corral your allergies
Allergies can be a downer for many individuals attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. After all, allergic rhinitis is
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Understanding traumatic brain injuries
In recent years, there’s been an emergence of research related to the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on U.S.
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Seeing clearly: Know your risk for macular degeneration
More than 60 million Americans are estimated to be at high risk for vision loss. However, according to the CDC,
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Debating Diets: What is the Whole30 diet?
Exploring the idea of starting a new diet? While the amount of information available can be overwhelming, it’s possible to
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The opioid epidemic’s disproportionate effect on middle-aged women
Whether it’s death from opioid overdoses or heart attacks, there are health issues that impact women more than men. Per
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Tips help relieve seasonal allergies and sinus infections
Cold symptoms and allergies can be a real nuisance this time of year. While seasonal allergies are inevitable for many,
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