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Precious Williams Owodunni as a high school student and today.

Precious Williams Owodunni tells us how her time at Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions began her successful career path.

Musician Julian Saporiti stands in front of a large metal tank with the words "Justice for All" and various examples of unjust actions the American government has taken painted on it.

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Finding nuance, tolerance in narrative medicine

March 1, 2022 Education, Humanities, Narrative Medicine Program

Dr. Ricardo Nuila says medical students often need humanities – poetry, literature, music, art – as an anchor to the world outside medicine.

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Turmeric: What you need to know

February 24, 2022 Gastroenterology and Hepatology, health and beauty, turmeric

We asked Courtney Cary about the health and beauty benefits of turmeric and ways to incorporate it into your routine.

An audiologist looks into a patients ears with an otoscope.

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Cotton swabs, earbud headphones, earplugs – what should and shouldn’t go inside your ear

February 22, 2022 audiology, Ear Cleaning, Earbuds

Dr. Deyanira Gonzalez has bad news for fans of cleaning out ear wax with a cotton swab – don’t. Ears are self-cleaning.

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Bariatric surgery helps with diabetes, leads to better COVID outcomes, study finds

February 21, 2022 Bariatric surgery, COVID-19, Diabetes

Dr. Samer Mattar explains how bariatric surgery can lead to improvement in the lives of diabetic patients.

A winter sports athlete stands on a mountain, looking into the horizon.

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Under Pressure: Prioritizing Sports Mental Health

February 16, 2022 Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, sports anxiety, Winter sports

Karen Winston shares some tips to help ease sports anxiety for those under pressure to perform in the spotlight.

Earth's moon in a nearly-day sky, hanging above a line of clouds.

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When superstitions become a mental health concern

February 15, 2022 Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Moon, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Superstition

Superstitions aren’t unhealthy. But there’s a point where superstition or “magical thinking” can become problematic.

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Skincare 102: skincare based on skin types

February 11, 2022 Kaylee Dusang, Kim Chang, skin types, skincare, Skincare 101

Finding the right products for your skin type can be a challenge. A licensed aesthetician helps break down the main skin types and which products to incorporate into your skincare routine.

Eighth grade students from the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk middle school at their Blue Coat Ceremony on Oct. 20, 2021.

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BCM-HISD partner schools overcome COVID teaching challenges

February 10, 2022 Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan, Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk, BioEd Online, Center for Educational Outreach, STEM education

Learn how our BCM-HISD partner schools created resources and activities to help students remain successful amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Some pills and a glass of water sitting next to a bed.

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Hangovers: Q&A with Dr. Stephen Harding

February 9, 2022

Dr. Stephen (Alex) Harding explains the science behind hangovers and the most effective ways to overcome them.