What is the role of genetic counseling in breast cancer care?
When actress Angelina Jolie revealed that she was a carrier of a genetic mutation that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer,
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Understanding ALS
In 2014, millions of Americans participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which helped to raise awareness for the disease. Five years later, researchers are
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Baggage and back pain: What’s the connection?
Everyone has their own baggage, and it usually includes the phone, tablet, laptop, notebooks, makeup, toiletry bags, lunch bag, change of clothes, change of shoes,
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Three tips to stay healthy this flu season
The 2019-2020 flu season has arrived, and the CDC says about 8% of Americans become ill with the flu each year and thousands die from
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Know your risk for ovarian cancer
While ovarian cancer is considered to be a relatively rare disease, it is also the most lethal gynecologic cancer, causing more deaths than any other
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Why hearing loss inspired me to become an audiologist
When I was 19 years old, my life changed in a way that I never could have imagined. On Jan. 5, 2011, my hearing was
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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?
Although thousands of women in the United States are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) every year, the disorder and its symptoms are still widely
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What you should know about mesothelioma
It’s been five years since mesothelioma treatment pioneer, Dr. David Sugarbaker, arrived in Houston to open the Lung Institute and the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at
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Do no harm: A moral imperative to be the change in healthcare
“Can you please come see Mr. S in room six? His nose is bleeding, and he is very angry,” the nurse calls. Calls like this
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Rotator cuff tears: What you need to know
Whether you’re a professional athlete or weekend warrior, injuries are bound to happen – including injuries that involve the shoulder. In fact, rotator cuff tears
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