Content “We at the Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinics are honored to become part of the Bayland community and serve the young populations who call this area home,” said Dr. Peggy Smith, CEO of the Baylor Teen Health Clinic system. “We are …
FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine spray, was approved in September by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for at-home use starting in fall 2025. Currently, it can only be administered by a healthcare provider. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular …
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes issues within different organs in a person’s body, skin, joints and blood. The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide, have a form of …
Politics can be a stressful discussion topic, but when election season arrives, political chatter is difficult to avoid. Pre-election season is a high stress time every election cycle, especially in a world that feels polarized and divided. A Baylor …
“Participating in the Independence Day festivities over the past few days has been nothing less than inspirational, Klotman said. “The energy of the youth and the commitment of the government's leadership in shaping Botswana's future was evident in …
For many, the summer is a time for rest and relaxation after a busy academic year. Many do that by traveling abroad and immersing themselves in different cultures. For Dr. Eleonora Bartoli, assistant professor of neurosurgery, the summer brought a healthy …
The Network of Practice in Health Sciences Scholarship, a consortium of Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Baylor College of Medicine children’s foundations in nine countries across Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa, has …
Whether you’re heading over to NRG Stadium or catching your alma mater on the big screen, football season is in full force. Our experts share some tips on the most nutritious options to grab from the concession stand, how to protect your heart from all …
Mouse models contribute valuable insights into the intricacies of human conditions. Courtesy of the National Human Genome Research Institute, Darryl Leja. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute …
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered new insights into tumor-induced B cell changes in blood and bone marrow of triple negative breast cancer patients. The findings, published in Nature Cell Biology, show …
New data from the Houston area reveals spiking levels of ragweed, elm and cedar elm pollen as well as mold spore counts as we enter the fall season. An allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine breaks down this information and other trends revealed by …
Sometimes starting a new healthy habit can seem overwhelming. That is why cardiologists at Baylor College of Medicine say, instead, try cutting back on the Read More
People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders. Dr. Yong Xu At …
A study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, …
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that has revolutionized the medical field, offering precision, flexibility and control that can surpass traditional surgical techniques. As technology continues to advance, the capabilities of …
In a report published in Nature Cell Biology, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the University of Manitoba and collaborating institutions revealed an unexpected way in which the protein OTX2 drives the progression of …
What should have been a relaxing evening at home quickly turned into an emergency trip to the hospital that set off a period of fear and confusion for nurse Kailey Ratcliff. From receiving a discouraging diagnosis at a small hospital in a Houston suburb to …
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD …
To explain this apparent contradiction, the researchers realized that the chromosome fossils were in a very special state, closely resembling the state of molecules in glass. “Chromoglass is a lot like the glass in your window: it’s rigid, but it’s not an …