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Five tips for living with diabetes

October 8, 2014 clinical study, Diabetes, Dr. Erica Gonzalez, GRADE study, Healthcare, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, Research, type 2 diabetes

While diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, it is also very treatable, which means you can integrate your diabetes care into your regular life style

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Students promote wellness, healthy living with 5K race

October 7, 2014 Baylor College of Medicine, BCM Wellness 5k, Community, Events, Fitness, Houston, Nutrition and Wellness, Student Life, Student Wellness Program

Looking for a way to enjoy the fabulous fall weather and get active? Join us for the third annual Baylor College of Medicine Wellness 5kRace/Walk

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A matter of health: New products needed for Ebola, neglected tropical diseases

October 6, 2014 Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, Dr. Peter Hotez, Ebola, Healthcare, neglected tropical diseases, Research, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, vaccine

The devastating Ebola outbreak in West Africa is now expected to affect at least 20,000 people in the coming weeks, with some estimates suggesting that

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Strutting for a cure

October 3, 2014 Breast Cancer, Breast Center Advisory Council, Cancer, Community, Dr. Kent Osborne, Dr. Matthew Ellis, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Neiman Marcus Stiletto Strut & Luncheon, Women's Health

The Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine is fortunate to have a dedicated group of advocates – many of whom

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Throwback Thursday: Candid in the classroom

October 2, 2014 Baylor University College of Medicine, History, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

More than 60 years ago classrooms and labs at the College had a different look. Maybe it’s the uniform haircuts or the black and white

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Ward off flu, get vaccinated

October 1, 2014 Dr. Simon Whitney, flu shot, Healthcare, Houston, influenza, Men's Health, pediatrics, Teen Health, vaccine, Women's Health

Want to avoid the flu this year? Dr. Simon Whitney, associate professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine offers this advice:

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Improve your tailgate: Healthier buffalo chicken dip recipe

September 29, 2014 football, Healthy Eating, Kristi King, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, party, Recipes, tailgate

Is tailgating part of your football ritual? Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital Registered Dietitian Kristi King says its easy to indulge in

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Keeping mind active improves aging memory

September 26, 2014 Aging, Dr. Anita Woods, Geriatrics, Huffington Center on Aging, Memory, Nutrition and Wellness

Feeling forgetful? Don’t automatically blame your “aging brain.” Our expert at Baylor College of Medicine’s Huffington Center on Aging, says memory loss has relatively little to do

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Throwback Thursday: A new way to lounge

September 25, 2014 History, Houston, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

Kick back and relax, or study. Our students had a new space to do both during the 1953-1954 academic year. This photo, courtesy of the

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Celebrating our newest National Academy of Sciences members

September 24, 2014 Awards, Awards and Honors, Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Dora Angelaki, Dr. Martin Matzuk, Dr. Paul Klotman, Honors, National Academy of Sciences

The Baylor community gathered this week to congratulate Dr. Dora E. Angelaki, professor and Wilhelmina Robertson Chair in Neuroscience, and Dr. Martin M. Matzuk, director