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Strong bodies, bright futures: Keeping your young athlete healthy

Children's Health

Jul 26, 2023

Sports are an important aspect of many children and teenagers’ personal identity. Over 60 million adolescents compete in organized sports every year with nearly 8 million of them directly involved in high school athletics. There are many benefits to organized...

What a GI expert eats in a day to get her fill of fiber

Digestive

Jul 19, 2023

We’ve all heard the children’s song lyric, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit.” Although a silly playground tune, there’s more to the story. What is it that makes beans so magical? Fiber! It’s no secret that a balanced diet...

How living liver donors shorten wait times for those needing a transplant

Transplant

Jul 14, 2023

For many people, waiting on a liver transplant can take years on the current wait list. The traditional organ donor model of waiting on a deceased donor’s organ to match the recipient has created significant wait...

Is genetic counseling right for you? Making informed decisions for your health and future

Navigating Healthcare

Jul 28, 2023

Are you considering genetic testing or genetic counseling? While looking into genetics can’t guarantee answers to all our health questions, it’s a useful tool that can help arm you with information to consider when making health-related decisions. Meeting with...

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Treating hip pain with less invasive techniques

Joint Health

Jul 6, 2023

The hip is one of the hardest working joints in the human body, tasked with supporting the weight of our upper torso and giving us the ability to walk and move. So when things go wrong, the consequences can be...

A guide to organ donation

Transplant

Jul 5, 2023

Nearly 104,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving organ, but fewer than 43,000 transplants occurred last year in the United States. “As you can see, there are a lot of people waiting, but not a lot...

Hip dysplasia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments to keep you moving well

Joint Health

Jun 29, 2023

If you’re feeling hip pain or discomfort, you may have underlying hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia remains a leading cause of early hip degeneration. It helps to look at hip dysplasia as a spectrum—from understanding the beginnings in infants, to the...

Colon cancer in young adults: How you can protect your colon health in your 20s, 30s and 40s

Cancer

Jun 27, 2023

With the help of regular screenings, colon cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable types of cancer today. In general, cases of colon cancer are decreasing. But there’s one age group where cases are going up—for the last...

From heartbreak to healing: After infant loss, family inspires hope through surrogacy and adoption

Pregnancy

Jun 14, 2023

Husband and wife Steve and Kristin’s devastating experience of infant loss through surrogacy is ultimately a story of hope and healing in the end. Today, the family of four shares their story in hopes that it will encourage and inspire...

Postpartum pelvic health: Common symptoms and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help

Pregnancy

May 30, 2023

After having a baby, it’s completely normal to feel like you’re not quite yourself. Recovery looks different for every mom, and it can seem like the road to getting back to “normal’” takes a long time. As you heal, prioritizing...

Why do my breasts hurt? 9 common causes of breast pain and how to manage them

Women's Health

May 26, 2023

Breast pain, also known as mastalgia, is a common concern among women. Although common, it can be alarming—but keep in mind that breast pain is rarely a sign of a serious underlying condition. It’s unusual for breast cancer to cause...

Getting mentally fit after baby: 7 ways for busy new mothers to prioritize their mental health

Pregnancy

May 25, 2023

What do you think when you hear the word “healthy?” Chances are you thought of someone who is physically fit. When it comes to health, we’ve been trained to think of the physical aspects of health first, and not the...

Celebrating 10 years of Scrubbing In with exciting changes

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Mar 31, 2023

We have reached an incredible milestone, celebrating a decade of bringing hands-on healthcare discussions to you. During the 10 years since we first launched the Scrubbing In blog, we've had the privilege of sharing unique patient stories, breaking healthcare...

Unlocking the potential of biomarkers for colorectal cancer

Research

Oct 11, 2022

1 in 23. Those are the odds in 2022 for men of developing colorectal cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The odds only slightly improve for women, with the current risk rate at 1 in...

Why I love being a nurse: 5 RNs share what nursing means to them

Our People

May 9, 2022

Nurses are many things—our caregivers, our advocates, our hand-holders, our cheerleaders and bedside companions. Our unshakable guardian angels. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a nurse’s loving, expert care, you know firsthand how a simple vitals check and...

Could exercise hold the key to improving “long COVID” symptoms? Baylor Scott & White researchers explore

Research

Apr 14, 2022

Though the spread of COVID-19 has thankfully waned, many people are still feeling the after-effects of what is referred to as “long COVID.” The cases of long COVID are becoming so common that lawmakers introduced a bill to fund research...