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Beating the Smoking Habit Can Benefit More than the Lungs

• By Mark Hendricks
• November 17, 2021

Since it hosted the first national Great American Smokeout in 1977, the American Cancer Society has touted the third Thursday each November as a jumping-off point for smokers to commit to a healthier life without cigarettes or other tobacco products.

TTUHSC Vision Highlighted at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

• By Kate Gollahon
• November 16, 2021

On Nov. 4, Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) spoke at the State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation. Rice-Spearman emphasized TTUHSC’s vision—to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.

New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Obesity

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• November 11, 2021

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that protect cells against molecules produced when your body breaks down food. Leslie Shen, Ph.D., C.C.R.P., said these molecules may play a role in other diseases such as obesity.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

• By Shaili K. Felton, M.D.
• November 10, 2021

For National Diabetes Awareness month, Shaili K. Felton, M.D., takes the opportunity to cover the basics of diabetes so that individuals can take control of their health.

Transition to Fall May Have Some People Feeling the Blues

• By Mark Hendricks
• November 09, 2021

Kelly Bennett, M.D., a family medicine doctor at Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, addresses a form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a low level of depression that's common in the northern hemisphere during this time of year.

TTUHSC Researchers to Study Efficacy of Telepractice in Treating Children Born with Cleft Palate

• By Mark Hendricks
• November 09, 2021

The clinical trial grant, “Speech Intervention via Telepractice for Children with Repaired Cleft Palate: Randomized Controlled Trial and Assessment of Speech Production and Perception Skills,” is the first multi-year NIH grant awarded to the School of Health Professions.

Creating Better Lives Through Careers in Healthcare

• By School of Health Professions
• November 04, 2021

The School of Health Professions offers numerous programs for those passionate about improving quality of life for patients.

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• November 04, 2021

TTUHSC Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

• By Kate Gollahon
• November 01, 2021

On October 8, the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni award recipients gathered together for a celebration dinner held at the Academic Event Center in Lubbock.

TPPC Concludes Fall Medication Cleanout® Cycle

• By Kate Gollahon
• October 29, 2021

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC), hosted by the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, recently conducted its 2021 Fall Medication Cleanout® cycle with collections in Amarillo, Abilene and Lubbock.