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Many shining red apples placed close together

Does an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Dietitian Sarah Mahlke dishes up tips on the health benefits of apple.

A rich yellow ring cake drizzled with chocolate.

Winter recipes from the Baylor community

December 14, 2023 cookbook, holiday, Recipes

The Baylor community sent their own recipes for the BCM Family Holiday Cookbook. Here are two recipes to try this holiday season.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Ahmed Awan enjoys playing sports with his kids

December 11, 2023 Healthy Habits, Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine, nephrology

Dr. Ahmed Awan, assistant professor of nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine, shares some of his healthy habits with us.

Antarctica’s remote and hostile environment makes it a good analogue for space. Photo: Tony Fleming/AAD

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The Coldest Continent on Earth: An Analog for Space Health Research?

December 7, 2023

Baylor’s Center for Space Medicine and the The Australian Antarctic Division team up to study crews living in extended cold conditions.

A person holding their neck and throat with a pained expression.

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Finetune your vocal nodules

December 5, 2023 vocal nodules, voice

Vocal nodules are phonotraumatic lesions related to voice use patterns. Laryngologists from Baylor explain how to overcome them.

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Congratulations to the School of Health Professions Class of 2023!

December 4, 2023 Class of 2023, Commencement, School of Health Professions

The 2023 School of Health Professions commencement took place at the Stude Concert Hall on the Rice University Campus on Saturday, Dec. 2. You can re-watch

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Turf vs. grass: field of dreams or field of injuries?

November 28, 2023 grass, sports injuries, turf

Dr. Phillip Williams explains the differences between turf and grass fields when it comes to sports injuries.

An uncooked turkey being prepared for roasting.

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Gobble up your Thanksgiving turkey with these healthy cooking tips

November 16, 2023 food swap, Thanksgiving, turkey

Dr. Luis Rustveld explains the various methods of turkey preparation while providing tips to make your meal healthy and flavorful.

A couple sitting on a bad. They're looking away from each other while holding hands.

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Navigating the pressure of having kids

November 14, 2023 children, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, parenting

Some people know from an early age whether they do or do not want to have children, but for some, that decision can be more

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Lauren Barron adds veggies to make recipes healthier

November 13, 2023 Healthy Habits, running, workout

Dr. Lauren Barron, assistant professor in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, shares some of her healthy habits with us.