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Dr. Samer Mattar, professor in the Division of Trauma, Bariatric and Acute Care Surgery, shares some of his healthy habits with us.

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Urogynecology and Urology: What’s the difference?

May 12, 2025 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Francisco Orejuela, urogynecologist, urogynecology, Urology

Dr. Francisco Orejuela breaks down the difference between urogynecology and urology.

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Healthy Habits: Group workouts motivate Dr. Jordana Faruqi

May 8, 2025 Exercise, Healthy Habits, Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine

Dr. Jordana Faruqi, endocrinologist and assistant professor in the Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine, shares some of her healthy habits with us.

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The importance of nurses goes beyond seeing patients in clinics

May 6, 2025 Healthcare, National Nurses Week, Nurses, Research

Baylor College of Medicine nurses discuss their roles that other people may be less familiar with during Nurses’ Week.

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How does air quality affect the airways?

May 5, 2025 air quality, Allergies, Dr. David Corry, pollution

Dr. David Corry explains the effects of air quality issues on the airways and how to manage on poor air quality days.

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I’m finished with school. Now what?

May 2, 2025 Anxiety, Dr. Eric Storch, graduation anxiety, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Eric Storch shares ways graduates can calm their anxiety as they navigate a new time in their lives.

Two individuals are seated in a dimly lit room. The person on the left, dressed in a checkered blazer and light-colored pants, is gently touching the head of the person on the right. The person on the right, wearing a light blue shirt and dark jeans, has their face covered with their hands and appears to be holding a tissue. The scene conveys a moment of comfort and emotional support.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 29, 2025 Marsha Brewington, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Title IX Office

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Marsha Brewington answers questions on how to prevent sexual assault.

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Go with your gut: A guide to probiotics and prebiotics

April 28, 2025 Department of Family and Community Medicine, Dr. Luis Rustveld, gut health, prebiotics, probiotics

Dr. Luis Rustveld explains the health benefits of probiotics and prebiotics and how they work in tandem to support gut health.

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Advancing fertility treatment today – 10 things to know

April 24, 2025 Dr. Laura Detti, Fertility Treatments, IVF, IVM

Dr. Laura Detti provides insight on fertility advancements and how Baylor is contributing to improving treatment and outcomes for patients.

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Facial lasers: what you need to know

April 22, 2025 Dermatology, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, Facial Lasers, Skin of Color Clinic

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa discusses the different types of facial lasers, who is the best candidate, pre-appointment care and more.