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In the growing conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists – medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss – the attention usually centers on women. But as more men begin to turn to GLP-1s for metabolic health, it’s important to talk about a lesser-known topic: how these medications may impact male reproductive …
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Beat the Summer Slide, One Story at a Time. Little Readers’ summer-long initiative encourages children to read at home, at the clinic, or wherever their imaginations take them. Why Summer Reading Matters Summer is here, and as school takes a pause, many children risk losing the reading progress they have worked so hard to build. …
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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® have become household names in the conversation around weight loss. These drugs mimic hormones that help regulate appetite and blood sugar, and for many patients, they’ve been life-changing. As we launch this new blog series at Legacy Community Health exploring the full picture of …
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Jun
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As Houston sees a troubling surge in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Legacy Community Health is doubling down on its decades-long mission: compassionate, judgment-free care and prevention services for all. STI Outbreak in Houston Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are on the rise nationwide, but the …
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June isn’t just a time for Father’s Day celebrations and summer beginnings—it’s also a time to focus on an often-overlooked issue: men’s health. Each year, Men’s Health Week (June 9-15) encourages conversations and action around preventing and managing common health conditions that disproportionately affect men. According to Harvard Health, men in the U.S. live, on …
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Colon cancer is a serious health issue—but preventing it doesn’t have to be a pain in the… well, you know. It’s the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., yet one of the most preventable cancers with early detection. As we reach the halfway point of the year, it’s a great time to …
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Alzheimer’s has traditionally been assumed to be a genetic condition, with nothing that can be done to alleviate its onset or severity. Recent research has debunked these assumptions, showing that the condition can actually begin 20 years before symptoms are identified through dementia-related biomarkers and gene testing. This has huge implications for how we age, with an …
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Cancer rates among young women are rising at an alarming rate. According to a report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, middle-aged women now face a slightly higher cancer risk than men, and young women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed as their male counterparts. Breast and thyroid cancers are the primary …
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Each year, more than 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,200 die from it. But as Legacy’s Dr. Rachel Robinson Scott explains, many of these cases can be prevented through early detection and regular screening, making awareness and access to care more important than ever. What Causes Cervical Cancer? …
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Perimenopause marks the beginning of a new phase in a woman’s life. It’s a natural transition that represents the gradual end of her reproductive years. With expert guidance from professionals like Dr. Erica Giwa, an OB/GYN physician and former assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Legacy Community …
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