Is it more than menopause?
Fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss and difficulty sleeping are all common symptoms of menopause. But these symptoms are similar to hypothyroidism, better known
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Healthy Habits: Eating right, exercise key for Dr. Kent Osborne
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what
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Zika virus: What does it mean for Texas and the Gulf Coast?
In the United States, the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, is vulnerable to the threat of arboviruses – viruses transmitted by insects. A
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Sex and weight loss: What better form of exercise?
Over the last 15 years I have watched as my weight has slowly increased due to my physical limitations. The challenges can be overwhelming and
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Healthy Habits: Support, encouragement help you stay fit
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what
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Hotez: Chagas poses threat to Texas, Western Hemisphere
It has a funny name, but the kissing bug isn’t a laughing matter. The kissing bug (pictured below) is the source of Chagas disease, a
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Healthy Habits: Progress, not perfection
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what
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Allied Health graduation 2015: By the numbers
Congratulations, Baylor College of Medicine Allied Health class of 2015! The graduation ceremony was held Saturday, Dec. 5 in the Grand Hall at the Lancaster
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Bucking national trend, Baylor Teen health Clinic STD patients did not increase
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a nationwide increase in sexually transmitted diseases. They found: The percentage of syphilis cases has specifically increased
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Is there sleep after menopause?
For women, sleep can be elusive at every stage of life. But perhaps none more so than the menopause years. I hear from exhausted patients
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