May 2026 - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine and its emphasis on living in harmony with seasonal rhythms.

Using the power of AI to make genetic diagnosis easier

May 28, 2026 AI, genetic diagnosis, genetic diseases, MARRVEL, MARRVEL-MCP, Rare Diseases, Research

With MARRVEL-MCP researchers can analyze and interpret vast amounts of biological information on rare genetic diseases using everyday language.

Close up shot of unmarked hair growth serums, pills and sprays.

Momentum

Can Minoxidil regrow your hair?

May 28, 2026 Department of Dermatology, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, hair growth, hair loss, minoxidil

A popular product many use to regrow their hair is Minoxidil but is one form better than the other? Dr. Oyetewa Asempa explains.

From The Labs

Study is first to detect, track multiple cancer-causing viruses in wastewater

May 26, 2026 cancer-causing virus, human virus, hybrid-capture genetic sequencing, oncogenic virus, Research, wastewater epidemiology, wastewater monitoring

The findings open the possibility of public health interventions in the future.

Asian senior ill female have a cough and sore throat. Causes of cough include common cold, flu, respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, bronchitis, allergy or asthma. Elderly health care concept.

Momentum

From cough to concern: Understanding pneumonia

May 26, 2026 bacterial pneumonia, General Internal Medicine, Isabel Valdez, pneumonia, viral pneumonia

Physician Assistant Isabel Valdez shares what patients need to know about pneumonia, including symptoms, risk factors and more.

Policywise

Your hemorrhoid playbook: The AGA’s first expert review

May 22, 2026 American Gastroenterology Association, gastroenterologist, guidelines, hemorrhoids

The American Gastroenterology Association recently requested myself (lead author) and several colleagues to develop the first guideline for how to diagnose and treat hemorrhoids. By

From The Labs

A promising new strategy for treating dry eye disease

May 21, 2026 dry eye disease, eye drops, inflammation, macrophages, NEt-3IB, Research, rexinoid, steroids

The findings support conducting human studies to assess the safety and efficacy of this treatment that could potentially benefit millions of people with dry eye disease.