Physical symptoms could be sign of depression
Depression and chronic mood disorders can manifest themselves through physical symptoms, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “Physical symptoms often drive a patient
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Exercise does the elderly body good
Exercise can’t stop the aging process, but experts at Baylor College of Medicine say that for the elderly, whether it’s weight training, walking, swimming or
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Ebola not the first disease to frighten the public
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. – George Santayana The current furor over Ebola, a viral infection, and the few
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VIDEO: Dr. Peter Hotez explains the science behind an Ebola infection
You’ve seen TV news packages and read headlines on social media, but do you know the facts about the risk of Ebola infection? Dr. Peter
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New technology helps diagnose balance disorders
Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Balance Disorders is using cutting-edge technology to help diagnose patients with balance disorders, through a new rotary chair. Dizziness
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Twenty-one days: Reflecting on Ebola, healthcare
After returning from Nigeria, Dr. Sarah Bezek reflected on her experience as a member of Baylor College of Medicine’s team that traveled to train healthcare providers
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Vaccines to treat addictions?
Could a vaccine be used in the future to treat an addiction to nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamine and opiates? Dr. Thomas Kosten, professor and the Jay
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Diabetics shouldn’t spook at Halloween
Halloween shouldn’t be scary for children with diabetes. It’s important for kids to participate in fun activities like they did before being diagnosed. Experts at
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Five tips for living with diabetes
While diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, it is also very treatable, which means you can integrate your diabetes care into your regular life style
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A matter of health: New products needed for Ebola, neglected tropical diseases
The devastating Ebola outbreak in West Africa is now expected to affect at least 20,000 people in the coming weeks, with some estimates suggesting that
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