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A trio of fried funnel cakes dusted with powder sugar sit on a picnic table next to a powdered sugar sifter.

One of the most notable things about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the different kinds of foods, especially the fried delicacies. Maurice Puyau,

A black and white adult goat with two black and white baby goats.

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Is rodeo spurring on your allergies?

March 7, 2023 Allergies, animal allergies, Carla Davis, food allergies, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, seasonal allergies

Planning to hit the petting zoo this rodeo season? Before spending time at the livestock show and rodeo grounds, a Baylor experts shares some preventative steps to avoid allergies.

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Navigating online health information

March 6, 2023 Dr. Google, General Internal Medicine, online health information

You’re feeling crummy and you search your symptoms or you see a social media influencer discuss an off-label use for a medication who swears it

A person standing on a scale with a measuring tape wrapped around their ankles.

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Eating disorder awareness: What you need to know

March 2, 2023 COVID-19, Department of Pediatrics, eating disorders

COVID-19 restrictions removed adolescents and their families from important sources of support, such as extended family members, places of worship, community centers, etc.

Alison Landolt stands with Dr. Guan and his team.

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Endometriosis changed her life, but this woman never stopped looking for relief

February 28, 2023 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, endometriosis, Women's Health

Alison Landolt hopes to save others from the suffering, challenges and low points she experienced in her search for Endometriosis relief.

Two friends having a difficult conversation. One is looking down sadly while the other rests a hand on their shoulder.

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How to handle failing friendships

February 27, 2023 breakups, Friendship February, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Laurel Williams shares some tips on how to see the signs and then navigate through a friendship breakup.

A sign on a wall indicating men's and women's bathroom.

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Urinary Incontinence: Facts and Myths

February 21, 2023 bladder, Scott Department of Urology, urinary incontinence

Dr. Rotimi Nettey dispels some of the most common misconceptions surrounding the causes and treatments of urinary incontinence.

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The Importance of Specialized Care for Endometriosis

February 20, 2023 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Joseph Nassif, endometriosis

Women with endometriosis suffer for nine years, on average, before getting an accurate diagnosis. To prevent long diagnostic delays, Dr. Joseph Nassif stresses the need to seek help from an expert.

Woman sitting in bed crying while looking at her phone.

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Heart break doesn’t feel good in a place like this

February 13, 2023 broken heart syndrome, Department of Family and Community Medicine, General Internal Medicine, heart break, Isabel Valdez, Mike Ren

Whether it be your first love or the love of your life, enduring heart break is a stressful event that could trigger an episode of broken heart syndrome, a rare but serious health event.

Snacks on a table. Items include chips and queso, fried items and more.

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Ready, Set, Snack: easy food swaps for the big game

February 10, 2023 Courtney Cary, food swap, Nutrition, Super Bowl

Balancing your game-day grub with healthy options doesn’t have to be a losing call. Senior registered dietitian Courtney Cary shares snacking tips and what to include on your plate.