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This week we travel back to 1946, where the lovely young ladies married to future graduates of Baylor University College of Medicine were organizing teas,

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Understanding mood changes triggered by menopause

October 16, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Depression, Dipali Pathak, Dr. Britta Ostermeyer, Menopause, Mental Health, obstetrics and gynecology, Psychiatry

Because hormones influence mood, perimenopause, or the transition period prior to menopause, can be an emotional time for women, according to an expert at Baylor

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AAMC policy leader calls on medical school, teaching hospitals

October 15, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Atul Grover, Education, Healthcare, Public Policy, Ruth SoRelle

In the midst of healthcare change and new health directives, academic medical centers, including medical schools and teaching hospitals like those in the Texas Medical

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Stories of breast cancer patient strength, progress of survivorship

October 14, 2013 Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dr. Polly Niravath, Survivorship

“You are all inspirations to those of us who have the privilege of taking care of you!” These are the proud words I spoke recently

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In case you missed it: our new look, breast cancer awareness and more

October 12, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Breast Cancer, Healthy Eating, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pumpkin, Recipes, responsive design, website

Before you kick off your weekend take a look at news and features touching on health, science, nutrition and Baylor College of Medicine. Our new

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6 tips for surviving seasonal allergies

October 11, 2013 Allergies, Andy Phifer, Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Armando Correa, Healthcare, Houston

Do you feel like everywhere you go – your office, school, or any public place – everyone is sneezing or coughing lately? This time of

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Throwback Thursday: Before the Nobel Prize

October 10, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Roger Guillemin, History, Nobel Laureate, Throwback Thursday

With the Nobel Prize announcements this week, we take a trip back to a time when our professor was receiving accolades before he was a

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Controlling, not curing, asthma

October 9, 2013 asthma, Dr. Nicola Hanania, Healthcare, Lung, lungs, pulmonary

Medications and lifestyle changes help manage asthma, but they will not actually cure it, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “You still

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Parents should be cautious when treating kids for coughs and colds

October 8, 2013 Andy Phifer, Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Julieana Nichols, kids, Medications, pediatrics

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every 151 2-year-olds is treated for unintentional medication overdose and 1/3 of emergency room visits

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Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

October 7, 2013 Nutrition and Wellness, pumpkin spice, Recipes, Roberta Anding

The weather is starting to feel much more like fall in many parts of the country and fall fruits and vegetables are featured in grocery