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Gates annual letter highlights neglected tropical diseases

January 22, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor University, Bill and Melinda Gates, Community, Dr. Peter Hotez, Global Health, Healthcare, infectious disease, National School of Tropical Medicine, neglected tropical diseases, Research, Rice University, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Vaccines

Today, Bill and Melinda Gates released their annual letter in which they identified goals for what the world will look like in 15 years. They

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Gazpacho recipe adds zest to dinner table

January 21, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, CHEF course, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Wellness, Recipes

After a season full of rich holiday meals it’s time to focus on adding delicious and healthy recipes to your dinner table. This recipe for

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Tips keep running marathon fun, safe

January 16, 2015 Dr. Theodore Shybut, Exercise, Fitness, Healthcare, marathon, Nutrition and Wellness, Orthopedic surgery, running, sports medicine

Are you running in the Houston Marathon this weekend? Before you hit the course, Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery,

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Throwback Thursday: Throwback Inception

January 15, 2015 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, History, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

If you thought the idea of mining archives and photos first got its life on social media, you’d be wrong.

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Chocolate milk aids post-workout recovery

January 14, 2015 chocolate milk, Dr. Theodore Shybut, Exercise, Fitness, Healthcare, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, Orthopedic surgery, sports drinks, sports medicine, workout

Taking on a more intense workout or exercise routine? Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, says you don’t need a

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Apps, technology help patients with hearing loss

January 13, 2015 audiology, Audiology Services, Baylor C, Dr. Ross Tonini, Healthcare, hearing, hearing aid, Houston, Julia Parsons, otolaryngology, Technology

What started as a small device to help World War II combat veterans with hearing loss has evolved into a widely used hearing aid to

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Lifestyle can impact mental health

January 12, 2015 Dr. Sanjay Mathew, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Psychiatry, wellness

Making improvements to your lifestyle can help you care for your mental health.

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Lasers can erase regret of unwanted tattoos

January 9, 2015 Dermatology, Dr. Ramsey Markus, Julia Parsons, laser surgery, tattoo removal, Technology

Regret that tattoo you thought you’d love forever? A scarless removal is possible, but Dr. Ramsey Markus, director of laser surgery and dermatology at Baylor

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Throwback Thursday: In practice

January 8, 2015 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, Community, History, Houston, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

This week we didn’t have to travel too far back in time. Recognize any familiar faces?

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Be aware of common cervical cancer symptoms

January 7, 2015 Cancer, cervical cancer, Dr. M. Yvette Williams-Brown, Healthcare, obstetrics and gynecology, Women's Health

Abnormal bleeding can be an early warning sign of cervical cancer and should not be ignored, said a gynecologic oncologist from Baylor College of Medicine.