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Stabilizing chromosome ends may treat age-related disease
A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered a new strategy that can potentially treat age-related disease and decline. 
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Warm weather and blooming flowers can mean sinus infections for allergy sufferers.
Spring welcomes warm weather and sun, but it also is the height of allergy season. Dr. Sanjiv Sur explains the importance of managing seasonal…
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High-fructose corn syrup promotes intestinal tumors in mice
Researchers found consuming a daily modest amount of high-fructose corn syrup can accelerate the growth of intestinal tumors in mouse models of the…
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Study analyzes family leave policies at schools of public health
A new study examines the parental leave, childcare and breastfeeding policies for faculty and staff at the top 25 schools of public health across the…
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Researchers uncover aspirin’s effects on platelet rich plasma
A collaborative study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine explores the effects of aspirin on a new biologic therapy, platelet rich…
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A new grant to Baylor College of Medicine will build on the ongoing SPARK for Autism research study by focusing on fighting disparities and lack of…
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Dr. Hsiao-Tuan Chao has been named the newest McNair Scholar at Baylor. She is the College’s first M.D./Ph.D. McNair Student Scholar Alumni to also…
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A study looking at safety of a new drug has found it does not increase overall adverse events or serious adverse events when compared to placebo.
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An expert at Baylor College of Medicine offers his advice on dealing with the grief that may come with Father’s Day for those who have lost a father or a child.
A Baylor College of Medicine expert discusses the potential impact of the new ketamine-based treatment recently approved by the FDA, which is being…
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On Saturday, March 23, Baylor College of Medicine will bring a community conference and resource fair to the Laredo area to provide an educational…
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Shortages of pediatric cancer medicines threaten outcomes
Shortages of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle for patients and…
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DNA
A study has opened a window into the complexity of the genetic changes in a small region of chromosome 17 that lead to two rare conditions.
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Volunteers needed for Hurricane Harvey therapy program
Project HEART is offering free home-based tele-mental health services to adults ages 18 and up in the Golden Triangle region, which were severely…
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Dr. Christie Ballantyne, chief of cardiology
Dr. Christie Ballantyne,  say even if you have lowered your cholesterol and have been prescribed statins, new data shows you may still be at risk.
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The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy will host its first-ever Health and Science Policy Research Day on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
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Get the dirt on germs
Baylor College of Medicine’s Isabel Valdez sheds light on the hidden dirty places and items that germs may lurk.
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