Long-term exposure to IFNγ irreversibly exhausts blood stem cells, the progenitors of all blood cells, including immune cells, by triggering their…
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The rhesus macaque is the most widely studied nonhuman primate in biomedical research. A genome sequencing project for this species, led by…
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In the midst of a national opioid crisis and with increasing data showing the adverse effects of opioids, it’s important for patients to know that…
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Research has shown that gut microbes can influence several aspects of the host’s life, including aging. Given the complexity and heterogeneity of the…
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Research has shown that human milk is the optimal nutrition source for neonates and infants. It confers protection against both immediately life-…
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For the fifth straight year, Baylor College of Medicine has been recognized by Healthiest Employers LLC and the American Heart Association (AHA) for…
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The number of Houstonians who had COVID-19 could be four times higher than indicated by viral testing, according to new data from the Houston Health…
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The ongoing pandemic will hinder families’ traditional holiday events worldwide. Older adults may feel the sting of this more than others this year.…
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Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 due to their age, underlying conditions and communal living conditions. Nursing homes…
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Dr. Ananth Annapragada of Baylor College of Medicine is one of the 175 notable academic inventors named as a fellow of the National Academy of…
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Give the gift of health this holiday season by following advice from a Baylor College of Medicine expert on minimizing the spread of the COVID-19…
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With winter just around the corner and COVID-19 spiking, you may find yourself spending more time indoors. While allergies usually affect you…
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Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, affecting almost 44 million people worldwide. Despite…
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Baylor College of Medicine doctors are now treating heart failure patients using a novel implantable device that works by making the heart beat…
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Dr. Meenakshi Hegde and her team were awarded a $1.4 million gift over three years from The Faris Foundation to support a clinical trial of a novel…
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Dr. E. Ramsay Camp has joined Baylor College of Medicine as professor and chief of surgical oncology in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery’…
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