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Preparing for Mars mission, research turns to medication in Space

December 1, 2015 Center for Space Medicine, Dr. Virginia Wotring, Healthcare, Houston, medication, Technology

If a three-year NASA mission to Mars were to take place, they would need to rethink supply logistics for medications and food, said Dr. Virginia

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Healthy Habits: How Dr. Steven Curley stays active

November 30, 2015 Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Steven Curley, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, Surgery

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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Diabetes, your feet, and you

November 27, 2015 amputation, Ana María Rodríguez, Diabetes, Dr. Joseph Mills, feet, Healthcare, Houston, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Surgery

Living with diabetes is more than insulin shots and watching your diet. It also includes caring for your feet. Dr. Joseph Mills, professor and chief

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Getting along, handling family stress during the holidays

November 25, 2015 Dr. Asim Shah, Healthcare, Holidays, Houston, Psychiatry, Stress

Pair obligations, traditions and responsibilities with tension of family dynamics and you can create a holiday season overshadowed by stress and anxiety before it even

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Check in on relatives’ health during holiday visits

November 24, 2015 Aging, Andy Phifer, Dr. Robert Roush, Holidays, Thanksgiving

For many, the holiday season means gathering with family to celebrate. While you’re spending time with cousins or that new baby, a Baylor expert suggests taking

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Healthy Habits: How Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer chooses healthy meals

November 23, 2015 Cancer, Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital

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

From left, Susan Coulter, Dr. Paul Klotman, Dr. Alicia Monroe, Lester Smith, Sue Smith, Dr. James Lomax, Dr. Vandana Shah, John Damonti and Judy Howell

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National Philanthropy Day honors Baylor friends and family

November 20, 2015 Awards and Honors, Community, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Houston, Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, philanthropy

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter recognized a Baylor student group and three remarkable donors to the College during its National Philanthropy Day

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Throwback Thursday: Food and fun

November 19, 2015 Andy Phifer, History, Holiday Season, Thanksgiving, Throwback Thursday

We’re a week away from Thanksgiving Day, but many schools and offices are having their holiday parties now. Funny how gathering at school or work

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Inside next-generation sequencing services at Baylor

November 18, 2015 Genomic and RNA Profiling Core, Houston, Lisa D. White, Research, Technology, VIICTR

This feature is part of an ongoing series that focuses on VIICTR.org, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. Gene sequencing has the potential

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How does your diet affect your skin?

November 17, 2015 Aesthetics Studio, Dermatology, diet, Dr. Rajani Katta, Dr. Ramsey Markus, Healthcare, Houston, Skin

Sugar, carbohydrates and acne? Oh my! Once considered unrelated, dermatologists at Baylor College of Medicine said research finds certain foods can cause acne to flare