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September 18, 2019

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What is psoriasis?

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September 18, 2019

Although not contagious or infectious, this autoimmune disease can be associated with various other health conditions

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Shedding light on antibiotic resistance

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September 16, 2019

Researchers examine ultraviolet-based treatment of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater

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How do I choose the right toothbrush?

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September 13, 2019

Brushing your teeth with the wrong type of toothbrush can cause gum recession and other oral health hazards

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Empowered woman empowering women

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September 12, 2019

Continued education empowers physician, mother and researcher to help women create healthy homes for their families

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The kidney disease epidemic in Central America

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September 9, 2019

State’s first telehealth program to share forensic nurses’ expertise

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September 5, 2019

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Fact or fiction: Hurricanes cause labor

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Mary Leigh Meyer

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September 5, 2019

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4 steps to relieve lower back pain

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Mary Leigh Meyer

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September 4, 2019

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The next generation of physicians’ views on childhood obesity

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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September 4, 2019

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Avoiding dehydration

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Mary Leigh Meyer

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August 29, 2019

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Cardio or weightlifting: What kind of exercise should I be doing?

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Lindsey Hendrix

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August 28, 2019

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$2.5 million Burroughs Wellcome Fund grant to help cultivate physician scientists

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August 26, 2019

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Not black and white: Differences in perceived risk

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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August 26, 2019

What is West Nile virus?

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Lindsey Hendrix

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August 22, 2019

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4 parts of the body impacted by high blood pressure

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Mary Leigh Meyer

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August 21, 2019

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The truth about acetaminophen’s effects on vaccines

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Mary Leigh Meyer

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August 20, 2019

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Waer named Texas A&M College of Medicine interim dean

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August 19, 2019

From left: Janette Judd, RN, GIHH clinical research nurse; clinical trial patient Asher Springs; Samhar Al-Akash, MD, medical director, Driscoll Children’s Kidney Center and Renal Transplantation; Erin Richmond, RN, GIHH program manager

First patient enrolls in South Texas clinical study

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August 19, 2019

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