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FDA unveils first changes to nutrition labels in 20 years
The United States Food and Drug Administration recently announced changes to the nutrition facts on food labels. The changes to…
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At the intersection of broadband connectivity, health care
In collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission and presented by the Connect2HealthFCC (C2HFCC) Task Force, the Health Law and Policy…
May 20, 2016 -
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Garson unveils Consumer Health Report results at Medical World Americas
MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS – DAY 1 Arthur “Tim” Garson, M.D., doesn’t believe in just presenting survey results—he wants the audience…
May 19, 2016 -
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Taking on Zika one community at a time
MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS – DAY 1 It seems the Zika virus is everywhere, and Medical World Americas was no exception….
May 19, 2016 -
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The TMC Funding Program in Collaborative Health Policy Research
In its pursuit of better, more effective health policy, the TMC Health Policy Institute will continue its funding program for…
May 6, 2016
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An estimated 3 million American adults suffer from either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis – also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). UTMB Health is a proud sponsor of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Come out and help UTMB campaign for cures by participating in the Houston Take Steps Walk this Saturday, March 30 at the Houston Zoo. Everyone is welcome to participate. You can join the UTMB team or donate. It’s free to register for the walk on UTMB’s team at https://bit.ly/2HVfzXd.
RT @uhkgmDean: Evidence of the forthcoming @LatinoArtNow appears on campus—right next to our Carlos Cruz-Diez. @publicartUHS https://t.…
Already sniffling and sneezing your way through the week? Dr. Sanjiv Sur shares some advice on how to say goodbye to spring allergies. https://t.co/yIWkKmAy1c #allergies
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One in three Americans is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease that can lead to complications such as kidney disease, blindness and amputations. But type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be permanent–it can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle modifications. Harris Health encourages everyone to take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. #DiabetesAlertDay
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RT @RiceHumanities: Rice Cinema presents a 3-day screening of DEAD SOULS, directed by Wang Bing. The documentary will be shown in 4 session…
Studies find strength training may lower risk of heart disease and diabetes. https://t.co/8QJMDs9UXR
RT @RiceUNews: "Convict leasing did not happen only in Texas,” @wcaleb said.An April 12 #symposium at @RiceUniversity on the post-Civil W…
Battle of Iwo Jima (Part 6): 74 years ago today, The Battle of Iwo Jima ended. In this final episode of the series, Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams remembers a pact made with a friend before landing on Iwo Jima.After that friend was killed in combat, Williams set out to keep his promise... and uphold the Marine Corps motto of Semper Fidelis.Check out our playlist to watch the first five episodes.
RT @BCMHouston_News: #ICYMI: @bcmhouston's Dr. Robin Kochel sat down with @kprc2's @KPRC2Khambrel to talk about the latest in #autism resea…
RT @lovellfhcc: Women’s History Moment (1777): Sybil Ludington, is celebrated as a heroine of the American Revolutionary War. At age of 16,…
“When you’re getting work done on your brain, it’s a nerve-wracking experience. But @DoctorRao calmed me and carefully explained the procedure.” How a minimally invasive approach gave Jennifer Weihe hope after #melanoma spread: https://t.co/Hecoldvh9o @MDABrainSpine #endcancer
Today is the @AmDiabetesAssn Diabetes Alert Day learn how to reduce your risk, tips for living with diabetes and more. https://t.co/zYoD9sx75d #DiabetesAlertDay
Interested in our Baylor College of Medicine DNP - Nurse Anesthesia? Meet student Robert Garza. https://bit.ly/2HqwjBL #DNP #education