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Understanding the early signs of heart failure

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Sep 11, 2025

When we talk about the early signs of heart failure, it is often easy to dismiss them. Who hasn’t felt unusually tired after a long week? Or chalked up mild shortness of breath to a workout you skipped? But before...

Silent heart attack: Subtle signs of a heart attack you should never ignore

Heart Health

Aug 27, 2025

Most people are familiar with the “classic” heart attack symptom—chest pain. But did you know it’s possible to have a heart attack without chest pain? It’s called a “silent heart attack,” and the signs of a heart attack aren’t always...

How to fix shoulder pain with 4 simple exercises and stretches

Joint Health

Aug 26, 2025

Whether it shows up as a dull ache, a sharp pinch or general stiffness, shoulder pain has a way of disrupting your day. It can make it hard to sleep, limit your range of motion or interfere with everything from...

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The truth about 6 popular heart health supplements

Heart Health

Oct 16, 2025

If you’re looking to improve your heart health or manage a condition like heart disease or high cholesterol, you may have come across heart health supplements. But do they really work? Here’s the truth about the most...

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How to get rid of body aches and chills: 5 ways to feel better

Primary Care

Feb 10, 2025

Body aches, a common symptom of many viral illnesses, can leave you feeling tired, stiff and uncomfortable. Whether caused by a lingering illness, the stress of a busy day or an underlying medical condition, these aches can range from mild...

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms at home

COVID-19

Oct 10, 2024

Most people who become ill with COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and can recover fully at home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  If you’re experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, contact your primary care physician or set...

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Stages of flu recovery: A day-by-day guide to feeling better fast

Cold & Flu

Nov 11, 2025

When you come down with the flu, it can hit hard and fast. The good news is, most people start feeling better in just a few days—although it can take some time before you start to feel like yourself again....

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Can dehydration cause achy joints? Understanding the connection

Joint Health

Nov 7, 2025

When your joints start feeling stiff and achy, you might immediately think about overexertion or arthritis—or just complain that it’s the result of getting older. But there's another culprit for joint pain that often flies under the radar: dehydration. The relationship...

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The dangers of teen vaping: What parents need to know

Children's Health

Apr 22, 2025

In recent years, the rise of teen vaping and nicotine use has become a significant public health concern. With new nicotine products like e-cigarettes and tobacco-free nicotine pouches gaining popularity, it’s more important than ever for parents, educators and communities...

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When to take a baby with RSV to the hospital

Children's Health

Jan 9, 2025

As a parent, seeing your baby sick is never easy. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common illness that affects babies and children of all ages. While RSV symptoms usually resemble a cold, RSV in children under 5 years old (particularly...

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What to expect at your first pap smear

Women's Health

Nov 25, 2024

So, you’re about to have your first Pap smear, and you’re a little nervous. It’s completely normal to feel this way, so knowing what to expect during your first Pap test can help calm your nerves. A Pap smear is...

So, you think your child has pink eye symptoms. Now what?

Children's Health

Nov 21, 2024

When a child wakes up with a crusty eye, many parents worry about pink eye symptoms and call their pediatrician immediately for pink eye drops. After all, pink eye (conjunctivitis) is extremely contagious—but there’s often more to the story. From...

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From daughter to doctor: How a breast cancer diagnosis shaped this physician’s career

Our People

Oct 9, 2025

Physicians choose their specialties for a variety of reasons. For Kaitlin Bokhari, MD, a breast surgical oncologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Dallas, her work is shaped by a deeply...

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CEO Pete McCanna: My father’s list for change

Our People

Sep 26, 2025

Late in life, my father battled Parkinson’s disease hundreds of miles away from me. I watched him try to navigate a healthcare system that felt disjointed, impersonal and incomplete. He was sent home with multiple prescriptions and no instructions. There was...

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Could weight loss medication prevent breast cancer recurrence?

Research

Apr 30, 2025

There are so many physical changes people experience after breast cancer treatment: fatigue, joint pain, bone loss, hormonal fluctuations and weight gain. A groundbreaking new study might offer hope on two fronts—both for your weight management and your cancer recovery...

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The Texas Cancer Interception Institute: Innovating the future of cancer early detection

News & Innovation

Mar 27, 2025

What if we could detect cancer earlier, even before symptoms start? That’s the mission of a new initiative from Baylor Scott & White called the Texas Cancer Interception Institute. Bringing together innovations in genomic sequencing, biomarker detection and more, we...