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With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not all be related to weight loss…
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A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital has…
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Wide field fluorescence microscopy of human triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a strategy that triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells use to boost their ability to…
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norovirus
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report in Science Advances a breakthrough in human norovirus (HuNoV) research. Norovirus is a leading cause…
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Gambling is a widespread activity that is gaining popularity as it becomes more accessible, especially in sports. While sports betting might seem…
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The Baylor College of Medicine Board of Trustees Wednesday added two new trustees, Fred Seigel of Beacon Capital Partners and Gina A. Luna of Genesis…
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New Years resolutions seem like a great idea, but often, people fall off early in the year, abandoning all goals because they feel unreachable. A…
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Smaller Epstein-Barr Virus
Baylor College of Medicine researchers are part of a collaborative research group with AstraZeneca and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center that…
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Roberta Anding, registered dietitian and sports dietitian, says an athlete’s diet is important because food is the fuel athletes use to perform.
Whether in popcorn, chips or a new beverage, protein-containing snacks have become popular. With this rise in protein-filled products, how do you…
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The Board of Trustees of Baylor College of Medicine has named Dr. Jakub Tolar as its new president, CEO and executive dean beginning July 1, 2026.…
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Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks specific therapies. TNBC also is more likely…
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When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and certain forms of dementia, researchers have known that…
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Brain Neurons
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to conditions like Parkinson’…
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This image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Courtesy of the National Cancer Institute
A recent publication in Nature Medicine describes a novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer that has shown promising results in a first in-…
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Dr. Ihab Hamzeh has answers to some common questions to get you started on the right foot when it comes to improving heart health.
The Houston marathon is just around the corner. Experts from Baylor College of Medicine detail how to properly prepare for your marathon with…
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A cartoon of a woman handing money to a man wearing a mask to represent online scams.
Spam phone calls, texts, emails and social media messages are rampant, especially during the holiday season. Scams are becoming more sophisticated…
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