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The Baylor College of Medicine Board of Trustees recently named J. Cary Gray and Dr. James Lomax to the board. Lomax will serve as an ex officio…
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heart attack
More than half of all cardiovascular diseases worldwide have been found to be directly connected to five classic cardiovascular disease risk factors…
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Close up photo of sweat on a person's chest.
This summer we can’t help but talk about and experience sweat! While it might not be the most appealing way to get through the sticky, summer months…
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Close up photo of gloved hands performing surgery
In the last few years, breast reduction procedures in the U.S. have become increasingly common. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons…
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Electrical blackouts pose a serious threat to those who rely on at-home medical devices to live. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine explains…
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Cancer Center were awarded more than $7.6 million over four years from the National…
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sleep teen
With busy schedules full of challenges ranging from extra curriculars to college applications, it can be difficult for teenagers to get enough sleep…
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In 2022, a team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that a little-known enzyme called MAPK4 is involved in the growth of triple…
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Ilustration of a woman exercising in her living room.
A new school year signifies the start of a new athletic season but before kids head back to the football field, soccer pitch or even the marching…
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Photograph of mom holding newborn baby.
Parents and caregivers with young babies should plan ahead when packing for their travels, whether or not children are joining the trip. Mothers who…
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Students posing while on their first-year medical school retreat.
Baylor College of Medicine School of Medicine is welcoming its inaugural class of medical students to its new regional campus in Temple, Texas.
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Photo of a soccer ball hitting the goal net.
While the U.S. women’s national soccer team competes in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, many amateur players may be inspired…
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Drawing of multiple thermometers to show rising temperatures
Extreme heat this summer is affecting people across the country – mentally as well as physically. While heat can make anyone irritable, the impact…
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Photo of a pile of vitamin D pills on a white background
Vitamin D is vital for numerous bodily functions. While sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D, record high temperatures this summer may…
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Wide field fluorescence microscopy of human triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are developing a strategy to predict the response of triple negative breast…
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Artists rendition of a brain and neuron activity in a gold color.
A group of 20 patients with undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders ranging from severe to mild has now received a genetic diagnosis thanks to an…
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