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Why you should talk to a genetic counselor before using an at-home DNA test
Genetic counselors can translate and interpret complex genetic information to help people more clearly understand their test results
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Vaping-related hospitalizations include Houston teens
Texas law raising smoking and nicotine-purchasing age to 21 effective Sept. 1
August 30, 2019 -
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Texas Medical Center experts assess community health two years after Hurricane Harvey
Researchers, care providers and community leaders share lessons learned from the unprecedented storm
August 26, 2019 -
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Chernobyl, stoked to memory by TV miniseries, recalled by Houston doctors who treated survivors
Three decades later, two MD Anderson doctors recount their medical mission and lessons learned from treating radiation caused by the 1986 nuclear disaster
July 31, 2019 -
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How to avoid flesh-eating bacteria at the beach this summer
Flesh-eating bacteria incidents have been reported across the Gulf Coast
July 30, 2019 -
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Health tips for travelers
Travel insurance, vaccines and educated precautions can improve safety
June 28, 2019
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