Is red meat intake linked to inflammation?
Dr. Alexis Wood and her team published new findings about how diet effects health, including red meat and inflammation.
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Updated weight loss surgery guidelines offer new hope
Bariatric surgery is now recommended for patients with a lower BMI threshold, as well as special consideration for people of Asian descent.
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The do’s and don’ts of diabetic footwear
Dr. Tyler Coye shares advice on how to select the best diabetic footwear, a pivotal part of proper diabetes care.
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Baylor College of Medicine recognizes research excellence with DeBakey Awards
Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty members were selected as recipients of the 2023 Michael E. DeBakey Excellence in Research Award.
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Taking charge of your heart health
Dr. Todd Rosengart offers advice on the importance of heart health and details recent advances in cardiac surgery.
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Healthcare and social media: Tool for good or recipe for disaster?
The internet has invaded almost every aspect of our lives, for better or for worse. With the increased accessibility of the internet, there has also
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The truth about weight loss surgery
Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. It involves making changes to the digestive system to help
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Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance
The findings suggest that glucose-sensing neurons in the brain are important for whole body glucose regulation, including during diabetes.
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BMI alone is not adequate to assess health
“The report recommends clinicians should consider other factors, in addition to the BMI, when assessing a patient’s risk for obesity related diseases.”
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Non-sugar sweeteners don’t help weight maintenance
The World Health Organization recently issued a new guideline regarding non-sugar sweeteners. According to this guideline, the use of non-sugar sweeteners is not recommended for
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