Baylor continues medical sponsorship of Houston Avon Walk in 2015
For the eighth year in a row, Baylor College of Medicine served as the official medical sponsor of the Houston Avon Walk, held April 25
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Women’s Health
Not exercising because of mobility limitations? Experts offer tips to increase physical activity
As much as we would like to say, “Oh, exercise is something I just can’t do,” that’s probably not true when you really think about
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Women to find support from survivors with new Woman to Woman program
A cancer diagnosis can be an isolating and scary experience. Starting May 4, patients from the Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women and Harris Health System’s
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Angelina Jolie’s public disclosure of preventative cancer fight saving lives
In the last two years, actress Angelina Jolie—an identified carrier of a genetic mutation (BRCA) that significantly increases her risk for developing breast and ovarian
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Baylor co-sponsored tissue collection event a success
On Feb. 28, Baylor College of Medicine, with the Houston affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the local Pink Ribbons Project organization,
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Colon Cancer: Understanding the basics
Cancer of the colon, also known as the large bowel, is a common – and lethal – disease. It is the second leading cause of
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Komen Tissue Bank comes to Houston Feb. 28
I love my job. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Susan G. Komen ® Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center (Komen Tissue
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Cytomegalovirus: What you should know
Have you ever heard of cytomegalovirus (CMV)? Odds are that you have not. I first learned about CMV one year ago, but it was too
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Weight loss choices: Accept tools to make shopping, cooking easier
What would you say if somebody offered you the following choice: I will take 10 pounds off your waistline in the next month if you
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Measles: What you should know
With the recent measles outbreak in California, many people have questions about the illness and vaccinations. Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have answers.
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