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Published on June 25, 2024 - 15:53 GMT

Too Much Fun in the Summer Sun Increases Skin Cancer Risks

LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As people try to beat summer’s heat by wearing shorts rather than pants and swapping sneakers for sandals, they also expose themselves to more sunlight and increase the risk of developing …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Awarded Gold Status as a Top Military Friendly School

Recognized as Texas’s Highest Ranking Graduate School, Only Stand-Alone Health Sciences Center on the List LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) was named one of the …

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Published on June 20, 2024 - 16:13 GMT

Feet First: Prioritizing Foot Health in Summer Footwear Choices

Texas Tech Physicians Foot and Ankle Surgeon Says Avoid Pain and Injuries LUBBOCK, TEXAS, USA, June 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the summer sun beckons people toward more outdoor activities, it’s crucial to remember that a person’s choice of …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 21:28 GMT

Summer's Heat Can Negatively Impact Users of Certain Prescription Drugs

LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the best of circumstances, managing a treatment regimen for chronic health issues conditions can be difficult, but when the summer temperatures begin climbing, those challenges can …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

A Survivor and Advocate Shares Her Tale of Life-Saving Persistence

Women’s Health Month Highlight Gender Disparities in Heart Health Awareness LUBBOCK, TEXAS, U.S. , May 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prim Naegele had just switched seats with her teenage daughter during a road trip when she first felt pain in her chest …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 21:09 GMT

Training Future Pharmacists with a Pioneer Pathway Hybrid Program

Program first in Texas to allow students flexibility to complete degree from anywhere in the nation LUBBOCK, TEXAS, U.S., May 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy …

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Published on April 26, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

Adult-Onset Allergies Affect 25% of Population

With full-swing of spring season, allergies can cause discomfort LUBBOCK, TEXAS, USA, April 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the spring season in full swing, allergy symptoms can cause discomfort for many people. James Tarbox, M.D., an allergist at …

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Published on March 5, 2024 - 18:03 GMT

NIH Grant to Aid Rumbaugh’s Biofilm Dispersal Research

Biofilms are associated with up to 80% of infections, and their ability to stick together makes the biofilm and infection exceptionally difficult to kill. LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most chronic wound infections …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 20:34 GMT

How to Practice Self-Care This Valentines Day

Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential for a fulfilling life LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prioritizing self-care might seem selfish, especially around Valentine’s Day and Lent, the time of year we’re reminded to …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

How to Navigate Screen Time and Mental Health in a Digital Era

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s world screens are all around us at work, school, and at home. Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., program director for the clinical mental health counseling program at the Texas Tech …

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Published on January 10, 2024 - 18:59 GMT

New Year’s Resolutions to Exercise: Why Some Flourish While Others Falter

LUBBOCK, TEXAS, U.S., January 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While starting an exercise routine is a popular New Year’s resolution, abandoning that resolution early on is almost as common. Toby Brooks, Ph.D., director of the Master of Athletic Training …

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Published on December 19, 2023 - 21:05 GMT

Drones Bring Early Holiday Gifts By Flying Needed Medical Supplies to Rural Presidio, Texas

Testing Flying Drones to Pave the Way to Accessible Medical Services in Remote, Rural Areas LUBBOCK, TEXAS, U.S., December 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drive across West Texas and one might think the roads go on forever. Eventually, after cutting …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 21:48 GMT

Shorter Days, Less Sunshine Can Lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder

Transition to Fall May Have Some People Feeling the Blues LUBBOCK, TEXAS, U.S., October 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the seasons transition from summer’s long days and sweltering heat to the shorter, cooler and more colorful days of autumn, there …

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Published on October 20, 2023 - 20:14 GMT

New Specimen Collection System Enhances Assisted Reproductive Technologies

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Considered an experimental procedure during the late 1970s when it made headlines with each birth it produced, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped many couples overcome infertility …

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Published on October 18, 2023 - 20:08 GMT

Foods at Fairs, Fall Festivals and Football Game Concessions Can Come with Health Risks

The small, yet mighty organ may be the culprit LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fairs, festivals, football games, family gatherings and food are practically synonymous with fall. Make sure a gallbladder attack doesn’t …

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Published on October 6, 2023 - 23:12 GMT

Expert Warns of Permanent Eye Damage During the Annular Eclipse

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All eyes will be on the path of the upcoming annular eclipse Oct. 14, but a Texas Tech Physicians expert advises the public to take precautions. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon …

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Published on August 31, 2023 - 20:00 GMT

The Sobering Reality of Binge Drinking Among College Students

TTUHSC Expert Shares Insights on Risks and Consequences LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recently reported 18- 22 year-old college students have higher binge …

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Published on August 23, 2023 - 20:59 GMT

Expert warns of college students misuse of caffeine and stimulant "study drugs"

Adderall and other study drugs have gained popularity on college campuses, and more and more students are taking them to study and stay alert. LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Everyone needs adequate sleep to function …

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Published on June 26, 2023 - 18:28 GMT

With High Temperatures, TTUHSC Emergency Medicine Physician Shares Day Hike Tips

Preparation and planning help trips begin and end on the right foot. LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Be prepared” is not just the Boy Scout motto¬; it’s sound medical advice for day-hikers. Brian Kendall, M.D., Texas …

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