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Seven tips to help reduce the effects of stress

September 28, 2016 Dr. Asim Shah, Healthcare, Houston, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Stress

From every day decisions to major life changes, there are a number of factors that can lead to stress. Dr. Asim Shah, professor in the

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Living in a 'food desert': Tips to help maintain a healthy lifestyle

September 27, 2016 Center for Research on Women with Disabilities, CROWD, food deserts, GoWoman, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, Stephanie Silveira

Having convenient access to fresh, healthy food options can easily be taken for granted. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 2.3 million Americans

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Healthy Habits: Yoga, family time help keep Dr. Angela Catic motivated

September 26, 2016 Dr. Angela Catic, Fitness, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Huffington Center on Aging, 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

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Thyroid disease and cancer: What you need to know

September 23, 2016 Cancer, Dr. N. Eddie Liou, Head and Neck, Healthcare, Houston, Nicole Blanton, otolaryngology, thyroid disease

Over 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease — however, up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease aren’t aware of their

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New Baylor program targets esophageal cancer

September 21, 2016 Allison Mickey, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Brandon Smaglo, Dr. Henry Mok, Dr. Mohamed Othman, Dr. Shawn Groth, esophageal cancer, Healthcare, Houston

Esophageal cancer is rising at one of the highest rates of any cancer, particularly among Caucasian men, which is often attributed to the obesity epidemic

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Get vaccinated now to best prepare for flu season

September 20, 2016 Dr. Pedro A. Piedra, Flu, flu shot, Healthcare, Houston, molecular virology and microbiology, pediatrics, Vaccines

Flu season is upon us and there’s no better time to get vaccinated than now. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology and microbiology and

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Alicia Monroe balances relaxation, fitness and fun

September 19, 2016 Dr. Alicia Monroe, Fitness, 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

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Maintain a vibrant complexion without polluting our oceans

September 16, 2016 Aesthetics, environmental health, Houston, Kim Chang, microbeads, otolaryngology, Skin Care

Do you ever wake up in the morning to find your skin looking dull or lacking glow? If so, it’s most likely because of a

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Throwback Thursday: Surprise party

September 15, 2016 Affiliates, Family and community medicine, History, Houston, Nicole Blanton, Throwback Thursday

Who ever said you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Dr. David Segrest, a 1969 graduate of Baylor College of Medicine, was the

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Prostate cancer: What you need to know

September 14, 2016 Allison Mickey, Blue Cure Foundation, Cancer, Community, Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Urology

During the month of September, Baylor College of Medicine will be partnering with the Blue Cure Foundation for its annual prostate cancer awareness campaign, Light