Avoid alcohol during pregnancy for baby’s health
While drinking small amounts of alcohol have been shown to have potential health benefits, Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Roger Zoorob warns that any amount
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Women’s Health
Spin for Gyn to support women’s health
Want to have a fun, dynamic workout while supporting a great cause? Sign up for our women’s cancer fundraiser, Spin for Gyn! The indoor spin-cycling fundraising
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Osteoporosis, the voice and swallowing disorders: What women should know
Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men – especially after menopause. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of post-menopausal women are osteopenic (a
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What you need to know about infertility
Discussing infertility can be difficult, even though it’s an issue that many people experience. National Infertility Awareness Week kicked off on April 25, and physicians
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Opioid addiction: What you need to know
The issue of opioid addiction in the United States has been brought front and center by various groups, including the White House and the Centers
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Woman to Woman program expands to breast cancer patients
Baylor College of Medicine’s Woman to Woman program, created in 2014 to support those suffering from gynecological cancers, has expanded its services to the Lester
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Avoiding and finding relief for back pain
There are about 30 bones in the back, so it’s no wonder that things go wrong every now and then. In fact, back pain is
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The power of virtual reality: It’s all in your mind
In our previous blog, Terri O’Hare, a member of the GoWoman community advisory board, wrote passionately about her awakening to the excitement and fun of
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Things to do today to improve heart health
Have your well-intended New Year’s resolutions fallen to the wayside? If so, here’s another chance to get motivated. February is American Heart Month and a
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Losing real weight in a virtual world
I use a manual wheelchair every day. So for me, one of the best features of the GoWoman Weight Management Program was participating in the
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