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Dr. Rotimi Nettey in Malawi.
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Bridging gaps in maternal health

May 19, 2025 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  Global Health,  Malawi,  obstetric fistula,  Scott Department of Urology

Learn more about the Global Health Network and their efforts to treat women in Malawi living with obstetric fistulas.

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Brewed awakening: you might be drinking too much caffeine

May 15, 2025 caffeine,  coffee,  Department of Family and Community Medicine,  energy

Dr. Luis Rustveld explains how caffeine affects the nervous system and how to properly consume it to reap its benefits.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Samer Mattar enjoys walking on the treadmill

May 13, 2025 Healthy Habits,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  walking

Dr. Samer Mattar, professor in the Division of Trauma, Bariatric and Acute Care Surgery, shares some of his healthy habits with us.

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Urogynecology and Urology: What’s the difference?

May 12, 2025 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  Dr. Francisco Orejuela,  urogynecologist,  urogynecology,  Urology

Dr. Francisco Orejuela breaks down the difference between urogynecology and urology.

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Healthy Habits: Group workouts motivate Dr. Jordana Faruqi

May 8, 2025 Exercise,  Healthy Habits,  Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine

Dr. Jordana Faruqi, endocrinologist and assistant professor in the Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine, shares some of her healthy habits with us.

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The importance of nurses goes beyond seeing patients in clinics

May 6, 2025 Healthcare,  National Nurses Week,  Nurses,  Research

Baylor College of Medicine nurses discuss their roles that other people may be less familiar with during Nurses’ Week.

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How does air quality affect the airways?

May 5, 2025 air quality,  Allergies,  Dr. David Corry,  pollution

Dr. David Corry explains the effects of air quality issues on the airways and how to manage on poor air quality days.

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I’m finished with school. Now what?

May 2, 2025 Anxiety,  Dr. Eric Storch,  graduation anxiety,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Eric Storch shares ways graduates can calm their anxiety as they navigate a new time in their lives.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 29, 2025 Marsha Brewington,  Sexual Assault Awareness Month,  Title IX Office

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Marsha Brewington answers questions on how to prevent sexual assault.

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Go with your gut: A guide to probiotics and prebiotics

April 28, 2025 Department of Family and Community Medicine,  Dr. Luis Rustveld,  gut health,  prebiotics,  probiotics

Dr. Luis Rustveld explains the health benefits of probiotics and prebiotics and how they work in tandem to support gut health.

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