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Cupcake Man Project brings joy to patients, healthcare professionals

May 11, 2016 Affiliates, Ben Taub Hospital, Community, Cupcake Man Project, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Niraj Mehta, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, Houston, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Nicole Blanton, TED talks

Spending your birthday in the hospital can be a difficult experience. However, a group of dedicated healthcare professionals is making the experience a little sweeter

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Strategies for effective listening and communication

May 6, 2016 Aging, audiology, Audiology Services, Better Hearing and Speech Month, communication, Dr. Shirin Jivani, Healthcare, hearing, hearing loss, Houston, otolaryngology

Hearing loss can be debilitating to an individual’s ability to communicate. It can impact everyday life and cause feelings of loneliness, isolation and frustration, specifically

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What is borderline personality disorder?

May 4, 2016 Affiliates, Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, borderline personality disorder, Dr. John Oldham, Healthcare, Houston, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Mental Health Month, Nicole Blanton, Psychiatry

Mental health can be a difficult topic to discuss with family and friends. Speaking to a psychiatrist may be just as challenging. May is Mental

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Alcohol use and seniors: What you should know

May 3, 2016 Aging, Alcoholism, Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. Robert Roush, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Houston, Huffington Center on Aging, Mental Health, Nicole Blanton, Psychiatry

Gifting your elderly loved one a bottle of wine may be a thoughtful gesture, but alcohol could adversely affect them and even risk their health

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Know signs of sleep apnea

April 29, 2016 Baylor Sleep Center, Dr. Fidaa Shaid, Healthcare, Houston, Lung, Sleep, sleep apnea

If you’re still tired after getting a full night’s rest, you may be experiencing a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. According to the National

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What you need to know about infertility

April 27, 2016 Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, Dr. Amy Schutt, Fertility, Healthcare, Houston, Infertility, Jeannette Sanchez, Men's Health, obstetrics and gynecology, Reproductive Health, Urology, Women's Health

Discussing infertility can be difficult, even though it’s an issue that many people experience. National Infertility Awareness Week kicked off on April 25, and physicians

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Dr. Cynthia Peacock discusses Down syndrome at Women in the World Summit

April 26, 2016 Affiliates, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Transition Medicine Clinic, Community, Down syndrome, Dr. Cynthia Peacock, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Maria Dellapina, Nicole Blanton, pediatrics, Specs4Us, Women in the World Summit

Those who care for family members living with Down syndrome are intimately aware of the daily challenges associated with the disorder. Maria Dellapina, founder and

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Tips for taking care of your hearing aid

April 20, 2016 Aging, audiology, Audiology Services, Baylor College of Medicine, Head and Neck, Healthcare, hearing, hearing aid, Houston, Neidre Wilson, Nicole Blanton, otolaryngology

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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Surgeons volunteer to help girls find passion in STEM fields

April 19, 2016 Affiliates, Baylor College of Medicine, Community, Dana Benson, Education, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, pediatrics, Rice University, STEM education, Surgery, Technology

Hundreds of middle school girls had the chance to tie surgical knots, suture and practice laparoscopic surgery April 9 with the assistance of volunteers from

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Jason Salemi meditates, plays sports to stay active

April 18, 2016 Baylor Family Medicine, Family and community medicine, Fitness, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find