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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

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Talking Back: Understanding the role a healthy spine plays in overall health

November 7, 2022 back pain, Department of Neurosurgery, spine

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lower back pain is one of the most common types of pain reported by patients,

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Debunking Diabetes

November 3, 2022 Diabetes, medicine-endocrinology

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and 1 in 5 don’t know

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Don’t be spooked by “Sunday scaries”

October 31, 2022 Anxiety, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, weekend

Dr. Eric Storch discusses the underlying causes of Sunday scaries – anxiety about the upcoming week – and how to manage it.

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Don’t strike out your health when you cheer for the Astros this World Series

October 27, 2022 Anxiety, baseball, diet, Flu

Whether you’re root-root-rooting for the Astros at the stadium or with friends and family at home, our experts offer some tips to make sure you

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Recipe: Penne pasta with arugula and avocado is cost-effective and nutritious dinner option

October 24, 2022 CHEF program, Culinary Health Education for Families, meatless Monday, recipe

At 260 calories per serving, this meatless pasta dish is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your family’s dinner.

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Fertility Series: Treatment Options

October 21, 2022 fertility treatment, IVF, Pregnancy

Dr. Laura Detti answers questions about fertility treatments, the latest advancements and when should women check their fertility.

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Get ready for your next annual check up

October 20, 2022 internal medicine, Primary Care

Dr. Ryan Thomas shares some tips for patients to help build a better rapport with their healthcare providers.