Tips to keep your skin healthy while traveling
Going on vacation? Lucky you! But remember, every time you board a plane, head to the beach, or enjoy that mountaintop view, you are exposing
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Healthcare
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 often contain ingredients that are
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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 United States has seen more
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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, even though they are often
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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 space shuttle mission. Since then,
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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 nicknamed “hay fever” for a
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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. athletes. However, TBIs impact many
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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, only half of those at
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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 find a diet that is
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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 the CDC, about 18 women
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