Findings
Houston, Texas
Volume 6, Issue 7
August 2008

A baby's smile triggers a natural high; 3 photos of a baby from research by Lane Strathearn

Patient studies

Briefs

Much can be gleaned from reaction to baby's smile

The baby's smile that gladdens a mother's heart also lights up the reward centers of her brain, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report that appeared in the journal Pediatrics.

Joints, skin both affected by psoriasis

The first symptom of psoriasis is usually an itchy rash, but in some cases, it's more than just the skin that is affected by the disease, say doctors at Baylor College of Medicine.

Botulinum toxin injection relieves neck pain

A pain in the neck is a real, well, pain. But a new treatment option offered by Baylor College of Medicine physicians may offer a solution.

Expectant moms find benefits in group care

Some pregnant women are forgoing traditional one-on-one appointments in favor of group meetings – and discovering a valuable learning environment, said midwives from Baylor College of Medicine.

A matter of health

It's a tough road when you have to switch to the role of caregiver after being the one to receive care from your parent.