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Photo taken at night from the drivers seat of a car of the road with blurred edges to signify driving and movement.
Driving at night might present more hazards than daytime driving. Nighttime blurriness is common, and bright headlights often lead to glares, halos…
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Photo of a little boy in bed with a thermometer and a hankerchief
Respiratory viruses like rhinovirus – the cause of the common cold – flu and SARS-CoV-2 make the rounds during the winter season, and many people…
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drawing of a brain in a chair talking with a brain on a couch to symbolize a therapist and patient in conversation
Considering therapy is a big step, and finding the best therapist for your needs is important to form a connection. A Baylor College of Medicine…
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Stethoscope in doctor's office
Baylor Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has opened a new physical and occupational therapy clinic at Kirby Glen. With more than 7,000 square…
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The Gruber Foundation at Yale University has named eminent geneticist, Dr. Hugo Bellen, Distinguished Service Professor and March of Dimes Chair in…
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skin of color clinic
Dry, cold conditions can be especially hard on skin and can lead to unsightly and sometimes painful rashes. A dermatologist at Baylor College of…
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A photo of blue flame symbolizing the hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning.
With below-freezing temperatures, Houstonians are doing their best to find ways to keep warm, but certain appliances in and around our homes used to…
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Matthew Ellis lab
Many cancers, including some types of breast cancer, are driven by alterations in the activity of cellular enzymes called kinases. Therapies that…
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Image of arrows hitting a bullseye on a target to represent reaching your goals.
One week into the new year, and many have already given up on their well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions. While the reasons to say farewell to…
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Dropper with test tubes
There is an unresolved debate about the extent to which the environment contributes to cancer risk. Although epidemiological studies suggest that…
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Dr. Benjamin Deneen, professor and Dr. Russell J. and Marian K. Blattner Chair in Neurosurgery and director of the Center for Cancer Neuroscience at…
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Photo of people playing soccer on a basketball court
Adults can feel like kids again while staying active by playing team sports. While engaging in physical activity is crucial, people must take…
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Weight loss doctor Houston
The start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey. Claire Edgemon, senior registered dietitian at Baylor College…
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Scientists working in a lab filled with containers of blue liquid
Researchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Methodist Hospital have…
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Dr. Eberlin demonstrating the MasSpec Pen in her lab
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, and surgical resection is the most common treatment option for patients. To…
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Drawing of a red and green switch to symbolize on and off
Just like a doctor adjusts the dose of a medication to the patient’s needs, the expression of therapeutic genes, those modified in a person to treat…
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