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Four things to know about head and neck cancer: Are you at risk?

July 27, 2015 Cancer, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Dr. Nadia Mohyuddin, head and neck cancer, Healthcare, Houston, Men's Health, otolaryngology, Research, Women's Health, World Head and Neck Cancer Day

According to the 2015 American Cancer Society Facts and Figures, around 39,500 people will get head and neck cancers this year. Today, the International Federation of

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Save your voice: Stop smoking

July 15, 2015 Cancer, Dr. Kenneth Altman, head and neck cancer, Healthcare, Jacqueline Vargas Childs, otolaryngology, smoking, smoking cessation, The Institute for Voice and Swallowing, voice

For more than 40 years, public health officials and doctors have warned about the many negative effects smoking has on a person’s body and health,

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Custom swim plugs can keep infection at bay

July 10, 2015 audiology, Dr. Lauren Placke, head and neck surgery, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, otolaryngology, swimmer's ear

Before you dive into the water to cool off this summer, make sure your ears are protected. Dr. Lauren Placke, audiologist in the Department of

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Voice adds emotion, nuance that is lacking in digital communication

June 26, 2015 communication, Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan, head and neck surgery, Healthcare, Houston, otolaryngology, Social Media, Technology, voice

In today’s world most people are enamored by technology and social media. With this transition into a largely digital lifestyle, some wonder if the voice

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Help protect elderly from fall-related injuries

June 3, 2015 Aging, Center for Balance Disorders, Dr. Helen Cohen, Healthcare, Houston, Huffington Center on Aging, Men's Health, otolaryngology, Women's Health

The only way to steady the rising number of elderly deaths due to falls is by preventing them from happening in the first place, according

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Men opting for plastic surgery to boost self esteem, career

May 18, 2015 Dr. Krista Olson, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Men's Health, otolaryngology, plastic surgery

Women aren’t the only ones who want to look their best. More men are looking to retain a youthful appearance and are turning to facial

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It’s spring time! But why am I hoarse?

April 22, 2015 Allergies, Baylor College of Medicine, cold, Dr. Mas Takashima, Felicia Carter, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, otolaryngology, The Sinus Center at Baylor College of Medicine, voice

Spring is here! Aren’t we so glad to be out of winter? With seasonal changes, people often experience upper respiratory infections, allergies or a cold,