Residents help middle schoolers gain hands-on experience in medicine
From reviewing human skeletal anatomy to learning how to use EKG machines, 120 eighth graders at the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
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Debating Diets: What is the Mediterranean diet?
Exploring the idea of starting a new diet? While the amount of information available can be overwhelming, it’s possible to find a diet that is
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Measles and adults: What you need to know
In 2000, after a decades-long vaccination program, the CDC declared measles eliminated from the United States. Jump to today, the United States has seen more
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Vaccines and autism: Next question, please!
As an autism researcher, there is one question that everyone asks when I tell them what I do for a living: “Do vaccines cause autism?”
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Healthy Habits: Relaxing outdoors, high-protein breakfasts keep Dr. Mary Newsome fit
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However, even though they are often
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Gender, health, and space exploration: A leap for womankind?
In 1983, Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to travel to space with the launch of NASA’s seventh space shuttle mission. Since then,
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Susan Raine enjoys indoor cycling to stay active
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Throwback Thursday: Spring has sprung
Picnics, bike rides, and warmer temperatures are all signs that springtime has officially arrived. What better season to take advantage of the great outdoors? These
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Recipe: Overnight chia seed pudding a great breakfast option
Don’t have time in the morning to make a healthy breakfast? Resist the fast food temptation and consider this chia seed pudding recipe from the
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