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Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

January 12, 2022

Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

Michelle Tarbox, M.D., a dermatologist for Texas Tech Physicians, said there are steps we can take to help keep dry skin and hair conditions at bay.

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Improving One’s Health in the New Year

January 11, 2022

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

Many people believe joining a gym or taking up the latest diet plan are the keys to improving their health, but before doing so, Frank Babb, M.D., recommends people schedule a wellness exam with their family doctor.

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Is Weight Loss Your New Year’s Resolution?

December 28, 2021

Is Weight Loss Your New Year’s Resolution?

Despite the health implications of carrying a few extra pounds, Drew Payne, M.D., an internal medicine practitioner for Texas Tech Physicians, said being overweight is viewed as a cosmetic flaw rather than a disease. That misconception, he contended, is a reflection of how society defines obesity and views people who are overweight.

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Holidays Create Challenges for Those Living With Addiction

December 21, 2021

Holidays Create Challenges for Those Living With Addiction

Susan Bergeson, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor for the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry at TTUHSC School of Medicine, said that while the addiction spotlight has turned toward the opioid epidemic, more people continue to die annually from alcohol use disorder.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy: A Year-End Update

December 17, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy: A Year-End Update

At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), several of our experts have spoken about pregnancy during the pandemic, addressing common questions surrounding the vaccines. Here’s what we know as 2021 comes to a close.

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TTUHSC Professor Named Fellow for National Academy of Inventors

December 07, 2021

TTUHSC Professor Named Fellow for National Academy of Inventors

Samuel Prien, Ph.D., professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies Laboratory, has been named to the 2021 class of Fellows for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

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TTUHSC Researchers Receive Patent for Identifying Viable Embryos

December 02, 2021

TTUHSC Researchers Receive Patent for Identifying Viable Embryos

The Texas Tech Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) filed an initial U.S. patent application in 2016, and a patent was awarded to Prien and Penrose on Nov. 8, 2021.

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This Holiday, Go Back to the Basics

December 01, 2021

This Holiday, Go Back to the Basics

Tammy Camp, M.D., a pediatrician at Texas Tech Physicians, discusses safe choices when choosing children's toys.

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Holidays Provide Opportunity to Discuss Family Medical History and Health Care Directives

November 30, 2021

Holidays Provide Opportunity to Discuss Family Medical History and Health Care Directives

Kelly Klein, M.D., a family medicine doctor for Texas Tech Physicians and program director for the hospice and palliative medicine fellowship program at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said holiday gatherings also are a good time to discuss family medical histories.

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Eating Healthy During the Holiday Season

November 24, 2021

Eating Healthy During the Holiday Season

Christine Garner, Ph.D., RD, a registered dietician and a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) assistant professor in the department of pediatrics, says holiday eating doesn’t have to be stressful.

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