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A man holding his head because his head hurts.
People are increasingly spending time in front of screens on a daily and even hourly basis, giving eye muscles little chance to rest. A Baylor…
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a small molecule named 5D4 that can suppress the growth of breast and ovarian cancers in…
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Baylor Medicine, the multidisciplinary practice of Baylor College of Medicine, has received Target: BP™ Gold+ and Silver recognition, Check. Change.…
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Human Microbiome Research
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot study to assess the feasibility of using potato…
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Family Lunch CNRC
Frequent family meals help children establish developmental and social skills. While parents have busy schedules that can make dinnertime stressful,…
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The average person spends more than half their day standing. By taking special care of your feet, you can minimize the stress placed on them. A…
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Artist rendition of a brain floating on a blue background to symbolize brain activity.
Previous research has implicated fungi in chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, but there is limited understanding of how…
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Dr. Xiang “Shawn” Zhang has been named director of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine after serving as interim…
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Mosquito-transmitted virus infections are on the rise and their spread is accelerating in Texas, Florida and elsewhere in the American South. With…
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Dr. Christina Weng says when viewing the solar eclipse, it is important to wear proper eye protection to prevent damage to the eye, especially the retina.
No matter where you view the solar eclipse, it is crucial to take precautions to prevent damage to the eyes. Ophthalmologists at Baylor College of…
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Hot and dry conditions prevented severe summer allergies, but it also may have set the stage for an active fall allergy season. Dr. David Corry,…
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With a wide variety of dairy and nondairy milks on the market, consumers have endless options when it comes to choosing milk to quench their thirst,…
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Astronaut in space
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine, with consortium partners California Institute of…
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The Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC), a multi-institutional consortium led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas…
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The J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc., has established the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc., Endowed Scholarship at Baylor College of…
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Vaccines
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced that a team from the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) at Baylor…
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