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Thyroid disease and cancer: What you need to know

September 23, 2016 Cancer, Dr. N. Eddie Liou, Head and Neck, Healthcare, Houston, Nicole Blanton, otolaryngology, thyroid disease

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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New Baylor program targets esophageal cancer

September 21, 2016 Allison Mickey, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Brandon Smaglo, Dr. Henry Mok, Dr. Mohamed Othman, Dr. Shawn Groth, esophageal cancer, Healthcare, Houston

Esophageal cancer is rising at one of the highest rates of any cancer, particularly among Caucasian men, which is often attributed to the obesity epidemic

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Get vaccinated now to best prepare for flu season

September 20, 2016 Dr. Pedro A. Piedra, Flu, flu shot, Healthcare, Houston, molecular virology and microbiology, pediatrics, Vaccines

Flu season is upon us and there’s no better time to get vaccinated than now. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology and microbiology and

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Prostate cancer: What you need to know

September 14, 2016 Allison Mickey, Blue Cure Foundation, Cancer, Community, Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Urology

During the month of September, Baylor College of Medicine will be partnering with the Blue Cure Foundation for its annual prostate cancer awareness campaign, Light

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Avoid alcohol during pregnancy for baby’s health

September 9, 2016 Dr. Roger Zoorob, Family and community medicine, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Healthcare, Houston, International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, Julia Bernstein, obstetrics and gynecology, Pregnancy, Women's Health

While drinking small amounts of alcohol have been shown to have potential health benefits, Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Roger Zoorob warns that any amount

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‘Blue Marble Health’ explores global shift of neglected tropical diseases

September 6, 2016 Affiliates, Blue Marble Health, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, National School of Tropical Medicine, neglected tropical diseases, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine

There is often a belief that neglected tropical diseases mostly affect those who live in poverty-stricken countries. Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School

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Living with psoriasis: Find the right treatment

August 26, 2016 Dermatology, Dr. Harry Dao, Healthcare, Houston, Jeannette Sanchez, psoriasis

Living with psoriasis can often lead to low self-confidence. Although it’s not contagious, this chronic disease can affect your daily life. Dr. Harry Dao, assistant

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Tips to prepare for the new school year

August 19, 2016 Affiliates, back to school, Children's Nutrition Research Center, Dr. Denise Metry, Dr. Megan Mooney, Dr. Teresia O'Connor, Healthcare, Houston, Nicole Blanton, Nutrition, pediatrics

Many students will be headed back to school next week to begin a fresh school year. While back-to-school can be a stressful time for both

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Celebrating Momentum’s 1,000th post!

August 16, 2016 Affiliates, Community, Education, Healthcare, History, Houston, Momentum, Nicole Blanton, Research, Student Life

Since 2013, the team here at Momentum has strived to bring you the latest in health care, research, education and community service from Baylor College

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Baylor global healthcare initiatives span community service, education

August 3, 2016 Affiliates, Baylor Global Health, BIPAI, Community, Education, Emergency Smart Pod, Global Health, hackathon, Healthcare, Houston, pediatrics, Technology

From hackathons to pediatric AIDS treatment, Baylor College of Medicine’s commitment to innovative healthcare solutions extends well beyond U.S. borders. With outreach programs and initiatives