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Why cervical cancer screening is important
More than 13,000 women get a cervical cancer diagnosis each year. Cervical cancer often causes no symptoms, so many women don't…
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High school sports injury inspires future healthcare career
Sports injuries can be devastating to aspiring young athletes. So when Michelle Mirkovic suffered a serious knee injury running…
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How to prevent diabetes
More than 80 million people have prediabetes, a major risk factor for diabetes. People with prediabetes can take steps to…
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How to prevent diabetes complications
Heart problems, kidney troubles, digestive issues and vision problems. Unmanaged diabetes can affect just about every system in…
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Type 2 diabetes: Risk factors and screenings
More than 30 million people in the U.S. have Type 2 diabetes — and at least 7 million don’t know it yet. That’s because Type 2…
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7 breast cancer myths debunked
“Don’t use antiperspirant.” “Only older people get breast cancer.” You’ve probably heard more than a few myths about breast…
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How you can lower your breast cancer risk
While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, there are some things you can do to lower your chances of getting it…
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How to monitor your blood pressure at home — and why you should do it
It’s easy to forget about the blood pumping through your blood vessels, delivering nutrients and oxygen to your body — until…
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Texas roots and love for science help carve physician’s career path
If you’re born and raised in Texas, you might argue that you’ll never have a need to leave. This certainly holds true for…
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Physician approaches treatment with strong relationships, holistic approach
Dr. Brian Byrd holds strong beliefs. He believes that caring for his patients requires more than just focusing on a medical…
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Patient and doctor navigate health challenges side by side
A trusted primary care physician can be the difference maker between maintaining basic health and achieving optimal wellness,…