Nurse anesthesia student stays hopeful amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed protocols for institutions worldwide. While healthcare workers on the frontlines continue to tend to patients, hospital protocol has amped up
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Working from home? Check out these tips
Millions of people nationwide are telecommuting indefinitely due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. If you don’t telecommute on a regular basis, continuing an office routine
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Practicing mindfulness anytime, anywhere
The constant stress of our day-to-day lives can make it difficult to focus on internal emotions. Many Americans have turned to mindfulness techniques, such as
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Human trafficking prevention: Know the signs
Houston has the second-largest human trafficking population in the United States, and an estimated 50,000 people are trafficked into the country every year. Dr. Asim
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This map facilitates the search for epigenetic causes of disease
More than 15 years after scientists first mapped the human genome, most diseases still cannot be predicted based on one’s genes. Thus, researchers also are
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Borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: What’s the difference?
More than 11 million Americans experience a serious mental illness in a given year. While the terms borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
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Debating Diets: What is intermittent fasting?
Thinking about starting a new diet? While the amount of information available can be overwhelming, it’s possible to find a diet that is safe, suitable
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The truth behind sugar-filled beverages
It’s easy to ignore the amount of sugar in soda and other sugary drinks. Although tasty and refreshing, these beverages often contain ingredients that are
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