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A man and a woman in a discussion. The man has his arm aggressively on the women's shoulder.

Dr. Mónica M. Alzate looks at the rise of domestic violence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two pictures of Alexandria Sarenski, side-by-side. On the left, Alexandria is smiling while wearing a graduation cap and gown and holding her Baylor diploma. On the right is Alexandria wearing her white coat as a staff member at Baylor.

Growing Up Baylor: Alexandria Sarenski

October 6, 2022 Growing Up Baylor, plastic surgery

Imagine studying, training and eventually working at the same institution during the span of your career. A special group of physicians, faculty members, researchers and

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Nutrition for pregnant vegetarians and vegans

October 4, 2022 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, vegan, Vegetarian

Dr. Utsavi Shah gives advice on planning and maintaining a nutritional vegetarian or vegan diet throughout pregnancy.

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Dealing with postpartum hair loss

October 3, 2022 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, hair loss, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Dr. Matthew Carroll explains how post-pregnancy hormones can lead to hair loss and what supplements can help hair grow back.

A person with dark hair pulled up into a bun is looking into a mirror while applying a skin cream.

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Skincare 107: Sunspots

September 29, 2022 Dermatology, Skincare 101, sunspots

Dr. Zeena Nawas and Baylor dermatology resident Dr. Joan Fernandez give insight into solar lentigo, commonly known as a “sunspot.”

A collection of food, such as burgers and fries, pizza, chicken sings, roasted corn and rice. The food is placed on a table and shot from above.

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Be good to your gut: managing food intolerance

September 27, 2022 food intolerance, Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologist Dr. Jason Hou answers questions about the signs of food intolerance and how to manage it.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Ellen Friedman starts and ends the day with gratitude

September 21, 2022 Center for Professionalism, Healthy Habits, otolaryngology

Dr. Ellen Friedman, professor of otolaryngology and director of the Center for Professionalism, shares some of her healthy habits with us.

An older Indian man in a villaige in the mountains of Munnar, India. He stands wearing a white shirtwith most of the buttons undone and a white turban. His short beard is white and his hair is turning a bit grey.

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Collaboration, regional focus needed for dementia care in India

September 19, 2022 Dementia, National School of Tropical Medicine, public health

Dementia affects more than 55 million people, making it one of the world’s most widespread public health problems.

A flu vaccine needle being put into an arm.

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Preparing for flu season

September 14, 2022 flu shot, vaccine

With flu cases already circulating, Dr. Pedro Piedra stresses the importance of getting your flu sooner rather than later.

A pregnant person with a large, exposed stomach stands in a yoga pose - hands clasped at shoulder height, one leg tucked into the other.

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Exercising safely while pregnant

September 8, 2022 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Exercise, Pregnancy

Dr. Utsavi Shah offers advice on exercising while pregnant, including ways exercise can help the baby and risks to watch out for.