All kids with cancer deserve a fighting chance
The numbers are compelling. The lives lost are absolutely heartbreaking. In Africa, more than 100,000 children will develop cancer this year, and the vast majority
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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.
Hair retention device bolsters spirits of cancer patient
In 2014, Shawna Mayberry had just retired from teaching after 30 years of service. She was rarely sick and accumulated a lot of her flex
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Healthy Habits: Interval training, family time key for Elizabeth Elliott
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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Feel your best in 2017: Take steps to improve your nutrition and health today
Did you resolve to improve your nutrition and wellness this year? If you’re on a diet, chances are you’ve broken a few rules by now.
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Throwback Thursday: Art Appreciation
When you think about the impact of art in Houston, the Menil Collection is one place that might come to mind. In this 1981 photo
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Breast cancer retreat provides hope, promotes understanding
Metastatic breast cancer is a complicated disease, not just in its etiology and biology, but also in how it impacts the relationship between the patient
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Limb loss and recovery: Innovative solutions to counter the effects of Sri Lanka’s civil war
“Most children have two whole legs and two whole arms but this little six-year-old that Dinesh was carrying had already lost one leg, the right
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Throwback Thursday: Odd and Ends
What do a puppet show, a law-breaking boater and a pair of rail riders have in common? Oh, that wasn’t the start of a joke.
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Stacey Berg avoids added sugar, enjoys weightlifting 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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Laser eye treatments: See more clearly in 2017
Is 2017 the year to get rid of glasses and contacts? If so, you are probably investigating laser options. Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, assistant professor of
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