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Debunking fertility myths

November 28, 2022 Contraception, diet, Fertility, obstetrics and gynecology, Pregnancy

When it comes to fertility, people who want to conceive often feel overwhelmed distinguishing between fact and fiction.

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Keeping your skin moisturized in cold, dry weather

November 22, 2022 Dermatology, dry skin, Holiday Season

Dry skin is a common companion during end-of-year festivities, but why is our skin more prone to losing hydration during this time? Dr. Vicky Zhen

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How sleep affects a hangover

November 21, 2022 Emergency Medicine, hangover, Sleep

“Having healthy habits around drinking alcohol and being thoughtful about alcohol use is going to be the best way to limit the hangover effects,” Shafer said.

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Skip the stress this holiday season

November 17, 2022 family, Holiday Season, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stress, Travel

Dr. Yasmine Omar shares ways to help defuse stressful travel and family situations that often come with the holidays.

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Growing Up Baylor – DeBakey High School Edition: Dr. Sara Andrabi

November 15, 2022 Emergency Medicine, Growing Up Baylor

Learn how Dr. Sara Andrabi’s time at DeBakey High School impacted her career in honor of the school’s 50th anniversary.

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Diabetes in children

November 14, 2022 Diabetes, endocrinology, pediatrics

Diabetes of any type can occur in children and adolescents. Regardless of what type of diabetes a child has, an expert at Baylor College of

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Expressing depression differs across cultures

November 10, 2022 Culture, Depression, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

“Culture will change the meaning of depression, so we won’t see the same kinds of symptoms in different cultures,” Dr. Asim Shah said.

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How to help a lonely older adult during the holidays

November 8, 2022 Geriatrics, Holidays, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Loneliness and social isolation experienced by senior citizens does not take the holidays off. In fact, those feelings can be exacerbated by the appearance of