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City of Houston recognizes Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

October 13, 2015 Breast Cancer, Cancer, City of Houston, Community, Genetics, Glenna Vickers, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Susan G. Komen Houston, Theresa's Research Foundation, Women's Health

The City of Houston has recognized today, Oct. 13, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a day to honor those dedicated to helping individuals impacted

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Healthy Habits: Daily goal to raise your heart rate

October 12, 2015 BCM Human Genome Sequencing Center, Dr. Richard Gibbs, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

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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Recipe: Red Bean Mushroom Fritters pack plant-based protein

October 9, 2015 Dr. Rajani Katta, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Wellness, protein, Recipes, Red Bean Mushroom Fritters, Vegetarian

Three vegetables – red kidney beans, mushrooms, and carrots – serve as the basis of these fritters. These taste best when they’re served fresh from

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Throwback Thursday: Where are they now?

October 8, 2015 Andy Phifer, History, Houston, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

Yearbooks are usually a look back at the year’s events. But occasionally, they look forward. You know the stereotypical scene at the end of high

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Your flu questions answered

October 7, 2015 Education, Flu, influenza, vaccine, Vaccines

The arrival of fall also means the arrival of flu season. Ahead of an active flu season, Baylor College of Medicine experts are urging everyone

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Not all nasal congestions are treated equally

October 6, 2015 allergic rhinitis, Dr. Krista Olson, Head and Neck, head and neck surgery, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Men's Health, nasal congestion, non-allergic rhinitis, otolaryngology, upper respiratory infection, Women's Health

Stuffy nose? There could be more to it than just a cold. Different types of nasal congestion call for various remedies to help lessen symptoms,

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Healthy Habits: A reminder to breathe

October 5, 2015 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Dr. Amy McGuire, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

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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Throwback Thursday: The Quiz Master

October 1, 2015 History, Houston, Throwback Thursday

These days, if someone tells you that they’re a quiz master you might think they host a pub trivia game, or perhaps like to play

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Eagleman to host television series on how brain works

September 30, 2015 Brain, Dr. David Eagleman, Houston, Neuroscience, PBS, Research, The Brain with David Eagleman

The newest science series on PBS will showcase a familiar face, Dr. David Eagleman, assistant professor of neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. For two years,

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Myths about autism and vaccine spacing

September 30, 2015 Autism, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, MMR, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Research, Tropical Medicine, vaccine schedule, Vaccines

The vaccine debate seems to have recently moved in new direction, with many people questioning the timing of vaccines in children. This issue was raised