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A look back at 2015 at Baylor

December 31, 2015 Affiliates, Awards and Honors, Cancer, Community, Education, Events, Fitness, Healthcare, History, HIV/AIDS, Houston, Orthotics and Prosthetics, pediatrics, Research, Student Life, Technology, Women's Health, Year in Review

Before we close the books on 2015 and start a new year, we invite you to take a look back at a year packed with

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Is the future of cervical cancer screening an at-home HPV test?

December 30, 2015 Cancer, Center for Reproductive Medicine, cervical cancer, Dr. Matthew Anderson, Healthcare, Houston, human papillomavirus, obstetrics and gynecology, Women's Health

Practicality, affordability, and accessibility are the three goals Dr. Matthew Anderson, associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine,

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Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan says healthy habits mean limiting sugar, junk food

December 28, 2015 Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan, Head and Neck, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, otolaryngology

It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what

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Throwback Thursday: A totally normal party

December 24, 2015 Andy Phifer, Brain, History, Houston, Throwback Thursday

Ah, yes. A few friends standing around at some function or event, enjoying some refreshments and- wait, is that a brain? Why is there a

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Is it more than menopause?

December 23, 2015 Dr. Nina Ali, Healthcare, Houston, hypothyroidism, Menopause, obstetrics and gynecology, Women's Health

Fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss and difficulty sleeping are all common symptoms of menopause. But these symptoms are similar to hypothyroidism, better known

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Researchers study pigeon flight to understand human brains

December 22, 2015 Andy Phifer, David Dickman, Houston, Nele Lefeldt, Neuroscience, pigeons, Research

If you look up at the right spot at Baylor College of Medicine, you might see glimpses of an unusual structure for a health science

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Healthy Habits: Eating right, exercise key for Dr. Kent Osborne

December 21, 2015 Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Kent Osborne, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness

It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what

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Zika virus: What does it mean for Texas and the Gulf Coast?

December 18, 2015 Community, Dr. Kristy Murray, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, mosquitoes, National School of Tropical Medicine, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

In the United States, the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, is vulnerable to the threat of arboviruses – viruses transmitted by insects. A

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Throwback Thursday: It still isn’t a contest…

December 17, 2015 Andy Phifer, History, popular, Throwback Thursday

What does it take to be named the most popular student in school? Probably a lot of baby kissing, hand shaking and help with difficult

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Cut calories, keep treats sweet with baking swaps

December 16, 2015 baking, Diabetes, Dr. Luis Rustveld, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Roberta Anding, Sugar Heart and Life

Thinking about holiday baking? Hearty, rich meals and decadent desserts during the holidays can make your waistline grow. Our dietitians and experts from the Baylor College