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Texas Tech Physicians Experts Discuss Dangers and Tips on Overcoming Smoking, Vaping, Dipping Addictions
According to Sara Tello, a nurse practitioner at Texas Tech Physicians specializing in treating tobacco dependency, a comprehensive treatment plan…
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Scrolling into Stress: Expert Psychologist Provides Tips on How to Manage Stress
Because of an increasing reliance on smartphones, social media and game-based learning, today’s youth are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress…
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Youth Suicide: We Need to Address It
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for children ages 10-14 and the third leading cause of death for teens ages 15-19.
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Are Online Pharmacy Prescriptions Safe?
Almost one-half of the U.S. population takes a prescription medication, and in 2018 there were 5.8 billion prescriptions filled nationwide.
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Sechrist Named New Ï㽶ֱ²¥ School of Health Professions Dean
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Ï㽶ֱ²¥) named Dawndra Sechrist, OTR, Ph.D., as the new dean of the School of Health Professions.
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Tackling Heart Health for Athletes
In 2023, college athletes Lebron James Jr. and Josh Davis suffered sudden cardiac arrest during team practices.
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The Beat Goes On With a Healthy Heart
In addition to being a worldwide symbol for love, the heart is, in essence, a muscle that pumps blood to the rest of the body, delivering nutrients…
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Drug Use, Family History Can Lead to Heart Disease in Younger Adults
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and it doesn’t necessarily discriminate against age or lifestyle. A family history…
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Kicking the Habit Puts the Heart Into the Great American Smokeout
It is estimated cigarettes annually lead to the death of more 480,000 people in the U.S., and the latest numbers from 2018 show cigarette smoking…
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Summer’s Heat Can Negatively Impact Patients and Prescriptions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 85% of senior citizens in the U.S. are living with one chronic health condition and 60%…
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