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Lumps, bumps and breast cancer: What you should know

October 17, 2017 Breast Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Dr. Stacey Carter,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Nicole Blanton,  Surgery

If you’ve ever done a breast self-exam and felt anything peculiar, you might’ve wondered if it is cause for concern. According to the National Cancer

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How to build an astronaut’s first aid kit

October 2, 2017 Center for Space Medicine,  Dr. Virginia Wotring,  Nicole Blanton,  Translational Research Institute

Have you ever wondered how astronauts take care of their health in space? Dr. Virginia Wotring, deputy director of the Translational Research Institute for Space Health

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Throwback Thursday: Remembering 1984

September 28, 2017 David Vetter,  Nicole Blanton,  Throwback Thursday

Do you remember the year 1984? President Ronald Reagan was reelected for a second term and “When Doves Cry” by Prince topped the music charts.

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Thyroid cancer awareness: Know your risk

September 27, 2017 Cancer,  Dr. James Suliburk,  endocrinology,  Nicole Blanton,  Surgery,  thyroid cancer,  thyroid disease

Thyroid cancer is the eighth most common cancer in the United States  – however, it is one of the most treatable. More than 98 percent

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Throwback Thursday: Celebrating Autumn

September 21, 2017 Nicole Blanton,  Student Life,  Throwback Thursday

Sept. 22 marks the start of fall equinox, so you may be planning your final pool parties and beach days of the year. You may

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Student volunteers rise to challenge in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath

September 13, 2017 Dr. Joseph Kass,  Hurricane Harvey,  Nicole Blanton,  Student Life

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, thousands of volunteers did not hesitate to assist family, friends, neighbors and even strangers who needed help recovering. Victoria

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: What you need to know

September 8, 2017 Andy Phifer,  Dr. Roger Zoorob,  Family and community medicine,  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders,  Nicole Blanton

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant.

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Ready for back-to-school? Tips help with preparations

August 8, 2017 back to school,  Nicole Blanton,  Nutrition and Wellness

If you are a parent with children who are headed back to school or off to college, you may feel anxiety or stress. However, back-to-school

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Pancreatic cancer: What you need to know

July 19, 2017 Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Dr. George Van Buren,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Nicole Blanton,  pancreatic cancer,  Surgery

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017. Dr. George Van Buren,

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Throwback Thursday: Vintage Baylor

July 13, 2017 History,  Houston,  Nicole Blanton,  Throwback Thursday

On July 12, 1943, Baylor College of Medicine officially moved to Houston. The first classes were held in the old Sears Roebuck warehouse. Four years

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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