Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network https://blogs.bcm.edu/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:59:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://blogs.bcm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2d904ab48738e474191a678dceb72b07.png Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network https://blogs.bcm.edu/ 32 32 122339384 Breakthrough in human norovirus research: scientists overcome major obstacle to grow and study the virus https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/05/from-the-labs-breakthrough-in-human-norovirus-research-scientists-overcome-major-obstacle-to-grow-and-study-the-virus/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/05/from-the-labs-breakthrough-in-human-norovirus-research-scientists-overcome-major-obstacle-to-grow-and-study-the-virus/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:05 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44515 Growing and maintaining norovirus strains in the lab allows researchers to advance studies of viral structure, antiviral drug screening and vaccine development.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/05/is-chocolate-good-for-your-heart-health-and-your-skin/feed/ 0 44489 Cervical health and the importance of pelvic floor wellness https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/04/cervical-health-and-the-importance-of-pelvic-floor-wellness/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/04/cervical-health-and-the-importance-of-pelvic-floor-wellness/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:55:15 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44474 Women doing pelvic floor exercises.Dr. Punam Amin explains the connection between cervical health and pelvic floor wellness and the importance of early intervention.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/04/cervical-health-and-the-importance-of-pelvic-floor-wellness/feed/ 0 44474 These 22 genes could put people at risk of long-term health conditions following common viral infection https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/03/from-the-labs-these-22-genes-could-put-people-at-risk-of-long-term-health-conditions-following-common-viral-infection/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/03/from-the-labs-these-22-genes-could-put-people-at-risk-of-long-term-health-conditions-following-common-viral-infection/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:58 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44460 Differences in these genes help explain why Epstein-Barr Virus can have lasting health effects in some people but not others.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/03/from-the-labs-these-22-genes-could-put-people-at-risk-of-long-term-health-conditions-following-common-viral-infection/feed/ 0 44460 Healthy Habits: Dr. Angela Haskins enjoys the Peleton for exercise https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/02/healthy-habits-dr-angela-haskins-enjoys-the-peleton-for-exercise/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/02/healthy-habits-dr-angela-haskins-enjoys-the-peleton-for-exercise/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:02:26 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44481 healthy-habits-thumbnailDr. Angela Haskins, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, shares some of her healthy habits with us.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/02/02/healthy-habits-dr-angela-haskins-enjoys-the-peleton-for-exercise/feed/ 0 44481 Rare tumors, rare dilemmas: When evidence runs out, ethics begins https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/30/rare-tumors-rare-dilemmas-when-evidence-runs-out-ethics-begins/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/30/rare-tumors-rare-dilemmas-when-evidence-runs-out-ethics-begins/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:07 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44428 When talking about cancer care, we often assume that clinical decisions are guided by strong evidence and clear guidelines. But for patients with rare tumors,

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/30/rare-tumors-rare-dilemmas-when-evidence-runs-out-ethics-begins/feed/ 0 44428 New cell markers to track the most aggressive breast cancer in blood https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/29/from-the-labs-new-cell-markers-to-track-the-most-aggressive-breast-cancer-in-blood/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/29/from-the-labs-new-cell-markers-to-track-the-most-aggressive-breast-cancer-in-blood/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:55 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44448 Tumor cells that were frequently undetectable using standard markers became clearly visible when the team applied the new marker combination.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/29/from-the-labs-new-cell-markers-to-track-the-most-aggressive-breast-cancer-in-blood/feed/ 0 44448 Cervical cancer screening updates are a major step forward in saving lives https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/29/cervical-cancer-screening-updates-are-a-major-step-forward-in-saving-lives/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/29/cervical-cancer-screening-updates-are-a-major-step-forward-in-saving-lives/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:55:05 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44442 Hand Joined In Circle Holding Cervical Cancer SymbolDr. Anthony Costales discusses the importance of cervical cancer screening and what women need to know about the new recommendations.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/29/cervical-cancer-screening-updates-are-a-major-step-forward-in-saving-lives/feed/ 0 44442 Home remedies for cold and flu https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/28/home-remedies-for-cold-and-flu/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/28/home-remedies-for-cold-and-flu/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:55:20 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44414 Sick woman drinking tea.Dr. Veenadhari Wang discusses helpful home remedies to use when you feel under the weather with the flu or a cold.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/28/home-remedies-for-cold-and-flu/feed/ 0 44414 How too much of a good thing leads to neurodegenerative disease https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/27/from-the-labs-understanding-how-a-quality-control-protein-causes-neurodegenerative-disease/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/27/from-the-labs-understanding-how-a-quality-control-protein-causes-neurodegenerative-disease/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:24:37 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=44392 This study opens the door to new strategies for potentially slowing or preventing VCP-linked neurodegeneration.

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