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Group Encourages Med Students to Study Cancer Research & Treatment

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 29, 2016 · We learn about the group Baylor College of Medicine Students Against Cancer, which aims to encourage medical students to focus on cancer research and treatment. We hear from co-founders Riyad Seervai and Taylor Gilliland.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine cancer Houston cancer research medical school medical students Students Against Cancer

Houston Matters

Group Encourages Med Students to Study Cancer Research & Treatment

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 24, 2015 · We learn about the group Baylor College of Medicine Students Against Cancer, which aims to encourage medical students to focus on cancer research and treatment. We hear from co-founders Riyad Seervai and Taylor Gilliland.

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Raising awareness of cancer survivorship

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 7, 2022 · Today, medical experts join us to help send the message that life after cancer is something worth celebrating, and a better quality of life for cancer survivors is worth fighting for.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine cancer cancer survivor Dr. Emily Tonorezos Dr. Vlad Sandulache Dr. Welela Tereffe MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center national cancer institute Office of Cancer Survivorship veterans

Houston Matters

What rising COVID indicators mean for Houston, and answers from a sleep expert (May 19, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 19, 2022 · On Thursday's show: What rising COVID-19 cases and viral loads in wastewater mean for Houston, a local sleep expert answers your questions, and we discuss what is considered "Texas cuisine."

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Texas’ chief epidemiologist hopeful as COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 2-year low

Joseph Leahy, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on April 6, 2022 · Texas’ Chief State Epidemiologist says nearly 99% of the state population has developed at least some immune response to COVID-19. However, other public health experts caution the virus can be unpredictable.

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How to Deal with Seasonal Depression During the Holidays

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on December 18, 2021 · Experts discuss mental health, self-care and overall wellness, as many struggle with depression and anxiety – especially during the holidays and winter months.

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