Hotez: Chagas poses threat to Texas, Western Hemisphere
It has a funny name, but the kissing bug isn’t a laughing matter. The kissing bug (pictured below) is the source of Chagas disease, a
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Momentum is Baylor College of Medicine’s blog that spans health news, medical education updates, healthcare, community, and events around the College.
Healthy Habits: Progress, not perfection
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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Allied Health graduation 2015: By the numbers
Congratulations, Baylor College of Medicine Allied Health class of 2015! The graduation ceremony was held Saturday, Dec. 5 in the Grand Hall at the Lancaster
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Bucking national trend, Baylor Teen health Clinic STD patients did not increase
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a nationwide increase in sexually transmitted diseases. They found: The percentage of syphilis cases has specifically increased
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Throwback Thursday: Study Partners
Since most people attend medical school at the same age that young people often start families, it is common enough for medical students to be
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Is there sleep after menopause?
For women, sleep can be elusive at every stage of life. But perhaps none more so than the menopause years. I hear from exhausted patients
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Preparing for Mars mission, research turns to medication in Space
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
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
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
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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