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I’m Joi Keahey, a very healthy, active sports and recreation manager living in North Texas with my husband of 31 years and a teenage daughter. But one day, out of the blue, after I went to the restroom, I noticed...

5 inspiring stories of women who are empowering a better future

Women's Health

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Every day, women in medicine—from doctors, nurses and researchers, to patients, advocates and caregivers—inspire us to push boundaries and forge a brighter, healthier future. Meet some of these courageous women who are driving change and inspiring hope for women and...

6 simple exercises to improve your heart health

Heart Health

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Your heart is one of the hardest-working muscles in your body. It pumps about 100,000 times a day, pushing blood throughout the rest of your body. Just like your other muscles, your heart needs exercise to keep it strong. And...

Celebrating 10 years of Scrubbing In with exciting changes

News & Innovation

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We have reached an incredible milestone, celebrating a decade of bringing hands-on healthcare discussions to you. During the 10 years since we first launched the Scrubbing In blog, we've had the privilege of sharing unique patient stories, breaking healthcare...

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How a routine colon cancer screening saved Jakki’s life

Cancer

Feb 23, 2023

Jakki Newton keeps active with family, work and hobbies. She loves NASCAR, concerts and going to the beach. She also makes time to visit her doctor for annual checkups—especially now that she’s seen firsthand how important they are to staying...

Understanding your options for advanced heart failure treatment

Heart Health

Feb 21, 2023

Advanced heart failure. It can be a scary diagnosis. It’s normal to worry about the idea of needing a heart transplant and wonder what you can do to avoid it.That’s the ultimate goal of the heart transplant team at Baylor...

What to expect at your first appointment with a cardiologist

Heart Health

Feb 17, 2023

Keeping your heart healthy is critical to living your best life. And if you have a family history of cardiac problems or risk factors for heart disease, you or your primary care doctor may want your heart to get some...

How a workout injury revealed my rare heart condition and saved my life

Heart Health

Feb 14, 2023

Hello! I’m Matt Howerton. I’m a Texan, a television news reporter and a unicorn. That’s an odd introduction, right? But it’s true. And I promise, there’s a good story behind it all—one that begins with me hitting the gym to...

Diastasis recti: How to heal ab separation after pregnancy

Pregnancy

Feb 16, 2023

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! As a new mother, you’re probably adjusting to a lot of changes in your life and your body. If you’re feeling a little “poochy” in your belly area, even months after giving birth,...

Is my child getting enough exercise?

Children's Health

Jan 20, 2023

How much exercise does a child or teen really need? As a parent, this is a common worry—and an important question to address. In Texas, about 20% of children and teens aged 10-17 are obese, ranking our state at 8th...

Fertility diet: What to eat when you’re trying to conceive

Pregnancy

Jan 12, 2023

If you’re trying to conceive or planning on growing your family in the near future, you may have fertility on your mind—especially if you’ve had friends or family members who’ve struggled to get pregnant.Perhaps you’re even in the midst of...

4 ways to help prevent gestational diabetes

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Jan 11, 2023

Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and can have serious consequences for both mother and baby. It’s important for expectant mothers to be aware of the risk factors and take steps to prevent...

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1 in 23. Those are the odds in 2022 for men of developing colorectal cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The odds only slightly improve for women, with the current risk rate at 1 in...

Why I love being a nurse: 5 RNs share what nursing means to them

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Nurses are many things—our caregivers, our advocates, our hand-holders, our cheerleaders and bedside companions. Our unshakable guardian angels. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a nurse’s loving, expert care, you know firsthand how a simple vitals check and...

Could exercise hold the key to improving “long COVID” symptoms? Baylor Scott & White researchers explore

Research

Apr 14, 2022

Though the spread of COVID-19 has thankfully waned, many people are still feeling the after-effects of what is referred to as “long COVID.” The cases of long COVID are becoming so common that lawmakers introduced a bill to fund research...

How researchers are empowering traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors to realize a brighter future

Research

Mar 23, 2022

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are injuries that occur after some type of external trauma to the brain. Incidents like car accidents, sports injuries and falls are common causes for TBIs, a fact that makes them far more common than...