Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer
April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.
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Your immune system: The secret weapon against HPV-related cancers
Imagine the sudden emergence of a new, previously unseen viral disease that is rapidly approaching epidemic levels.
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Disability etiquette: Top 5 tips for interacting with people with disabilities
When it comes to effective communication and interaction with any person, respect and courtesy are key. These priorities don’t change when interacting with people with
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Getting ready for summer 'arbovirus' season in Houston
Dengue and Chikungunya are not exactly household worlds, but these two viral infections are serious diseases (known as “arbovirus infections”). Each is transmitted by mosquitoes,
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Online course to map challenges, opportunities of healthcare in digital age
When I started at Baylor College of Medicine as an intern in 1991, I had no idea of the changes that were to come. The
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What’s the scoop on food allergies, weight gain, and disabilities?
In a comment from one of our astute readers, the topic of food allergies came up. I was stumped. Maybe I’m not alone in trying
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Body art gone wrong: How to spot, care for an infection
While most people may choose a postcard or refrigerator magnet to commemorate their spring break, others make more impulsive decisions and return home with a
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Data is the new oil
I recently was given the opportunity to represent Baylor College of Medicine at the Association of American Medical Colleges as part of a year-long conversation
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Angelina Jolie’s public disclosure of preventative cancer fight saving lives
In the last two years, actress Angelina Jolie—an identified carrier of a genetic mutation (BRCA) that significantly increases her risk for developing breast and ovarian
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Gas, bloating, irritable bowel: A gut feeling that something is not right
Those with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know not all foods can be digested equally. IBS affects up to one in five people living in this country. The
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