‘Evenings with Genetics’ provide critical information on genetic diseases
Dealing with the diagnosis of a developmental or genetic disorder can be a difficult and often confusing time for both parents and their children. Since
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Living in a 'food desert': Tips to help maintain a healthy lifestyle
Having convenient access to fresh, healthy food options can easily be taken for granted. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 2.3 million Americans
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Get vaccinated now to best prepare for flu season
Flu season is upon us and there’s no better time to get vaccinated than now. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology and microbiology and
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Primate study sheds light on human developmental disorders
We are now closer to better understanding brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. In a recent paper published in Nature, scientists have elucidated the
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Prostate cancer: What you need to know
During the month of September, Baylor College of Medicine will be partnering with the Blue Cure Foundation for its annual prostate cancer awareness campaign, Light
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Healthy Habits: Taking stairs, low-fat substitutions help Dr. Tamara Ortiz Perez stay fit
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Study identifies a new rare genetic syndrome associated with severe infections and lung disease in infants
An international team of researchers has identified a new rare genetic condition – a chromosome breakage syndrome associated with severe infections and lung disease in
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Making a difference through disaster recovery efforts
When natural disasters strike, it’s critical for those in need to receive help from those outside of their respective area. After Hurricane Katrina devastated New
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Baylor educational pipeline programs extend beyond Houston
Since 1972, the Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, a partnership of Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Independent School District, has
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Study shows many people use non-prescription antibiotics
“You may be putting your health at risk unnecessarily by using non-prescription antibiotics,” said Dr. Larissa Grigoryan, an assistant professor of family and community medicine
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