Briefs
Long-prescribed pill doesn't do job to treat asthma
Patients who suffer from asthma did not benefit as expected from Nexium, the so-called "purple pill," report Baylor College of Medicine researchers and others recently in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Take precautions to save scalp from sun
It's not just bald people who should worry about too much sun exposure on the top of the head, warn Baylor College of Medicine dermatologists. Even those of us with hair need to protect our scalps.
Frozen fruits, veggies economical, healthy option
Keep your wallet fat but not your body by considering frozen or canned fruits and vegetables rather than fresh, advises a dietician at Baylor College of Medicine.
Patients should opt for traditional colonoscopy
The option for a virtual colonoscopy is now available, but doctors at Baylor College of Medicine still recommend that patients stick with traditional screening methods for colon cancer.
Give kids taste of different foods early, often
Many parents know the frustration of trying to get their young children to eat the meal that's served at the family dinner table. Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have tips to make meals go down a little easier.
A matter of health
Asthma is a very serious condition, especially in children, and unfortunately it is on the rise. It's a good time to learn more about this chronic illness because May is Asthma Awareness Month.