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Tag: health and science

Houston Matters

Are Nurses Underestimated Or Overlooked By The Public?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on November 2, 2018 · Three Houstonians in the nursing field discuss how their profession is perceived and other challenges they face today.

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Houston Matters

Recognizing the Tipping Point for Your Health

Abner Fletcher

Posted on October 30, 2018 · Health care professionals discuss when patients with terminal diseases should choose to take a step back from daily life and focus primarily on their own care.

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Houston Matters

Understanding the Surprises in Your DNA Results

Abner Fletcher

Posted on October 8, 2018 · With the rise of ancestry DNA testing services, an expert helps us make sense of what listeners have found in their results.

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Houston Matters

Amid Career And Family Pressures, Early Onset Alzheimer’s Hits Home

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 5, 2018 · While the symptoms of early onset Alzheimer’s are the same as other instances of the disease, the way it affects the lives of patients and their loved ones is not.

Tags Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer’s Association alzheimers Ann Marie McDonald family health health and science

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Gender Gap Evident In Houston Doctors’ Salaries

Florian Martin

Posted on April 26, 2017 · Female doctors in Houston earn significantly less than their male counterparts, according to a nationwide study.

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