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Four men pose for a photo from the 1918 Round Up Yearbook.

Throwback Thursday: Strike a pose

January 7, 2016 Andy Phifer, History, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

You’ll have to admit – people looked pretty cool when posing for photos 100 years ago. From the 1918 Baylor University Round Up yearbook, courtesy

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Flu 101: Vaccines and germ protection key to staying healthy

January 6, 2016 Andy Phifer, Dr. Pedro A. Piedra, Education, Flu, hand washing, Healthcare, influenza, molecular virology and microbiology, Vaccines

The flu season is here, but you can still protect yourself. “It’s never too late to be vaccinated from the flu, even when the influenza

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Changes in weather can create skin care challenges

January 5, 2016 Aesthetics Studio, Baylor Facial Plastic Surgery Center, Dermatology, Healthcare, Houston, Kim Chang, Skin Care

Changes in diet and stress can impact the appearance and health of your skin. Did you know a change in weather could also be a

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Healthy habits: Dr. Ramsey Markus finds ways to stay active with family

January 4, 2016 Dermatology, Dr. Ramsey Markus, 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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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

One of the Pigeon Penthouse residents wearing a GPS backpack.

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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