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Measles: What you should know

February 9, 2015 Autism, Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research, Dr. Camille Leugers, Dr. Carol Baker, Dr. Peter Hotez, Education, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, measles, Men's Health, MMR, molecular virology and microbiology, mups and rubella vaccine, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital, Vaccines, Women's Health

With the recent measles outbreak in California, many people have questions about the illness and vaccinations. Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have answers.

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A gut feeling: Unlocking the mysteries of autism

February 6, 2015 Autism, Autism Speaks, Dr. James Versalovic, gastrointestinal, gut, Healthcare, Houston, Pathology, pediatrics, Ph.D., Research, Ruth Ann Luna, Texas Children's Microbiome Center

Autism spectrum disorders are one of the true medical mysteries of our time. From the scientists trying to discover the underlying cause, to the parents

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Throwback Thursday: Man on a mission

February 5, 2015 American Heart Month, Cardiovascular Surgery, Community, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Heart Health, History, Houston, Throwback Thursday

February is American Heart Month, a time to put taking care of your heart at the top of your mind. Today we’re looking back at

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Therapy dogs provide comfort to chemotherapy patients

February 4, 2015 Baylor Infusion Center, Breast Cancer, Faithful Paws, Healthcare, Houston, pet therapy, Samantha Khan

Nearing the end of her chemotherapy treatment, Galvestonian June Merrell knew she was in for a long day at the Baylor Infusion Center. But her

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Expired makeup can lead to blemishes

February 3, 2015 Aesthetics, Aesthetics Studio, Dermatology, expiration dates, Julia Parsons, makeup

Flawless makeup application and healthy skin rely heavily on using fresh makeup. Annie Christenson, head aesthetician at Baylor College of Medicine’s Aesthetics Studio, reminds her

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Try these 6 small changes to improve heart health

February 2, 2015 American Heart Month, Dr. John Foreyt, Healthcare, Heart Health

As we begin February, it’s time to focus on matters of the heart. In addition to celebrating Valentine’s Day, February is American Heart Month.

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Preparing the next generation of athletic trainers

January 30, 2015 athletic trainer, Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Jason Ahuero, Dr. Theodore Shybut, Education, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers' Society, Healthcare, Houston, Meghan McKay, Orthopedic surgery, Samantha Burton, sports medicine

Meghan McKay was 16 years old when she found herself standing on the sideline of the football field at Cypress-Fairbanks high school during a spring

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Throwback Thursday: What’s old is new again

January 29, 2015 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, fussball, History, Houston, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

While trends come and go, bands rise and fall in popularity, one thing stays the same: Students at Baylor College of Medicine enjoying foosball over

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Contributing to new standard of global health service

January 28, 2015 Baylor Global Health, Baylor Global Health Symposium, Community, Dr. Michael Merson, Education, Events, Healthcare, Research

With advances in technology and the force of globalization, the face of global health is changing. At the recent Baylor College of Medicine Global Health

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Bad classroom behavior? Examine vision, hearing for your student

January 27, 2015 Dr. James Bray, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, hearing, pediatrics, vision

Have a student acting out in school? Hearing or vision problems could be driving their behavior.