Why I’m partnering with Baylor College of Medicine
I was excited about the opportunity to partner with Baylor College of Medicine. It felt like we instantly shared a natural common ground, besides both
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Momentum
Momentum is Baylor College of Medicine’s blog that spans health news, medical education updates, healthcare, community, and events around the College.
Healthy Habits: Dr. Michele Loor sets realistic goals, enjoys yoga to stay fit
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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What now? When hearing aids just aren’t enough
We live in a noisy world, and the importance of sound is impossible to ignore. Sound tells us so much about the environments we navigate
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Recognizing juvenile arthritis
When most people think of arthritis, they picture adults with aching joints. But children can suffer from arthritis as well. Juvenile arthritis impacts approximately one
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Throwback Thursday: A Close Shave
The transformation from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde was one of science gone wrong. This week, we have a much easier method. Sometimes you just
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Loss spurs genetic testing, early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
The day Sharon Shapiro’s daughter delivered her baby was nothing short of a miracle. What had been a relatively standard pregnancy for her daughter had
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How to build an astronaut’s first aid kit
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
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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Could recent hurricanes cause reemergence of cholera in Puerto Rico?
The Caribbean has a long history with cholera, a severe diarrheal illness associated with high mortality. Throughout the 19th century, cholera epidemics were relatively common
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Thyroid cancer awareness: Know your risk
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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