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Know your breast cancer risk factors

October 23, 2015 Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dr. Emily Sedgwick, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Women's Health

New guidelines on when women should be screened for breast cancer have been released by the American Cancer Society. Our breast imaging expert wants women

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Throwback Thursday: Old Familiar Faces?

October 22, 2015 Alumni, Events, History, Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

Today’s Throwback Thursday goes out to all the folks who were actually there at the time. This set of pictures comes from the 1966 Aesculapian

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Know the signs of hearing loss

October 21, 2015 Dr. Alex Sweeney, Head and Neck, head and neck surgery, Healthcare, hearing loss, Houston, Julia Parsons, otolaryngology

“Can you hear me now?” More than a clever advertising catchphrase, it can be a reality for many people who know someone with hearing loss.

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Visual elements help tell story of first successful genome surgery

October 20, 2015 Center for Genome Architecture, Dr. Erez Aiden, Glenna Vickers, Houston, human genome, molecular and human genetics, Research, Technology

A recent study led by researchers in the Center for Genome Architecture at Baylor College of Medicine reported the first successful genome surgery, and a

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Healthy habits: Everything in moderation

October 19, 2015 Dr. James Versalovic, Dr. Kjersti Aagaard, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, obstetrics and gynecology, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Pathology

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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Science and diplomacy: Cuba

October 16, 2015 Community, Cuba, Diplomacy, Dr. Kristy Murray, Education, Healthcare, Houston, National School of Tropical Medicine, Science, Tropical Medicine

When considering options for improving diplomatic relationships between conflicted countries, one of the most political-neutral methods to re-establish ties is through science and medicine. As

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Throwback Thursday: Killer Bs

October 15, 2015 Andy Phifer, History, Houston, Houston Astros, Sports, Throwback Thursday

The Houston Astros’ time in the postseason is over, for this year. But during their wildcard bid for the postseason spot, fans across Baylor College

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Initiative to continue treating sickle cell in Angola

October 14, 2015 Angola, Chevron, Community, Global Health, Healthcare, pediatrics, Sickle Cell Initiative, Texas Children's Hospital

More than four years ago, Baylor College of Medicine partnered with Chevron, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Angolan Ministry of Health to form a public-private

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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