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Baylor Medicine, the multidisciplinary practice of Baylor College of Medicine, has received Target: BP™ Gold+ and Silver recognition and Check.…
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Dr. Douglas Dirschl has been named chair of the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, effective April 1,…
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Huda Zoghbi Lab
Dr. Huda Zoghbi has been named the 2023 winner of the August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research and will be honored at the 2023 Indiana…
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A spread of Thanksgiving food and drink.
While holiday feasts bring friends and families together, it’s important to keep those with food allergies in mind when creating your holiday menu. A…
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As the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in mood that happens with…
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Baylor College of Medicine today welcomes 10 new members to its Board of Advisors. The Board of Advisors, a non-fiduciary appointed group, works…
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Screen Time
Exposure to screens, including televisions, tablets, smartphones and game systems, is common among young children. The American Academy of Pediatrics…
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Brain
A longstanding question in neuroscience is how mammalian brains, including ours, adapt to external environments, information and experiences. In a…
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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory illness and is most recognized for causing…
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Diminishing eyesight is a common issue that occurs with age. While often unavoidable, routine eye checks are crucial. A Baylor College of Medicine…
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Dr. Philip Alapat discusses whether there are health benefits to taking a nap.
Daylight saving time ends on Nov. 6, bringing along an extra hour for sleep and activities. Dr. Annise Wilson, a sleep medicine expert at Baylor…
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The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine will send a series of human health research experiments…
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In the midst of the Astros playing in the World Series, late nights watching the game on TV or at the stadium are inevitable.
Many Astros fans may be losing sleep this week to stay up late and watch the games. Sleep experts at Baylor College of Medicine offer this advice for…
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A new study says cracking and popping sounds might be early predictors of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
Baylor College of Medicine has been named a site for the Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) Consortium. Baylor researchers…
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Isabel Valdez, physician assistant and assistant professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, provides a medical checklist for snowbirds to…
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Years to decades after breast tumors have been removed, cancer may return or metastasize in other organs. Bone is frequently affected by metastasis…
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