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COVID-19 Pandemic Causes Breast Cancer Screening Delays At Houston Clinics

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on October 6, 2020 · Some Houston-area clinics report experiencing as much as a 45% decline in mammograms, compared to pre-pandemic times.

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Three-Year Anniversary of the Pandemic; Plus, the Origins of COVID-19

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Posted on March 8, 2023 · What we’ve learned about the virus and the efforts to roll out the vaccine against all obstacles.

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Coping With the Holiday Blues

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Posted on December 15, 2022 · Dr. Jeff Temple discusses how to deal with seasonal stress and depression.

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Ask the Doctor: Will We See A “Triple-demic” of COVID, Flu, and RSV? Plus, the Latest on the Zero-COVID Policy Protests in China

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Posted on November 30, 2022 · Our experts address concerns over the spread of illness, especially during the holiday season.

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For months, almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer

Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 16, 2022 · Turner, 68, revealed earlier this month that he underwent treatment for bone cancer in June. He is “cancer-free” as of last week, the mayor told The Texas Tribune during his first interview about his health.

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