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What is genetic counseling?

November 8, 2018 Education, Genetic counseling, Genetics, Nicole Blanton, School of Health Professions

With the sharp rise in popularity of direct-to-consumer genetic testing and the practice of precision medicine, it’s no coincidence that interest in careers related to

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Baylor residents shine bright at radiation oncology conference

November 7, 2018 Allison Mickey, Cancer, lung cancer, Radiation Oncology, Research

Dr. Shraddha Dalwadi has a strong personal connection to her research in health disparities and access to cancer care. “I grew up in an immigrant

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Healthy Habits: Avoiding refined grains, enjoying pets help Dr. Cecilia Valdes stay balanced

November 6, 2018 Fitness, Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness

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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Above and beyond: Breast cancer treatment for the whole person

November 1, 2018 Allison Mickey, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Courtney Vastine, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Matthew Ellis, Healthcare, triple-negative breast cancer

Stephanie D. Miller knew breast cancer ran in her family, and with her dense breast tissue, she was religious about getting her annual mammogram. She

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Explore reconstruction options after a breast cancer diagnosis

October 31, 2018 Breast Cancer, breast reconstruction, Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, plastic surgery

Women often weigh a variety of reconstructive options after a breast cancer diagnosis. With the number of available procedures expanding over recent years, it may

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What makes us scared?

October 30, 2018 Dr. Eric Storch, Halloween, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Nicole Blanton, Psychiatry

Creepy crawlies, darkness and snakes… oh my! These are just a few of the things we commonly associate with fear. Dr. Eric Storch, professor of

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Have election anxiety? You’re not alone

October 29, 2018 Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. Eric Storch, Election, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, Psychiatry

Dr. Eric Storch, psychologist with Baylor College of Medicine, shares advice for managing election anxiety.

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Throwback Thursday: Take a gamble

October 25, 2018 Halloween, Nicole Blanton, Throwback Thursday

By now you’ve heard about the Mega Millions jackpot that broke records. Unfortunately, we did not win [insert sad emoji here]. However, if you really

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Pumpkin for your skin?

October 24, 2018 Aesthetics, Jeannette Sanchez, pumpkin, Skin Care

When you think of fall, several things may come to mind: cooler weather, comfy clothes, falling leaves, and pumpkins. But did you know that pumpkin

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know

October 23, 2018 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Dr. Mark Kunik, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, Psychiatry

There are many concerns associated with aging, including issues with memory or cognitive decline. You may hear the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s disease used interchangeably