He said/she said about body weight control
When male and female mice eat the same high-fat diet, the males gain significantly more weight than the females. The reasons for this difference between
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What is lifestyle medicine?
On your list of goals, improved eating habits and fitness will likely always have a place. However, when was the last time these issues were
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Heart NLRP3 inflammasome linked to atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart arrhythmia, and it is particularly observed in the elderly human population, which is growing worldwide. Atrial fibrillation is
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The McNair Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Xaq Pitkow
From the Labs sat down with McNair Scholar Dr. Xaq Pitkow to learn more not only about his research but also about him, what motivated
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The 2018 Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Awards for Excellence in Research
Once again, the 2018 DeBakey Research Awards ceremony fulfilled expectations in all attendees. Not only was the event an opportunity to honor the awardees for
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Recipe: Healthy fruit smoothie perfect for hot summer days
Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, but Houstonians are already feeling the heat. Rather than grabbing a sugary drink or your favorite ice cream,
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Growing Up Baylor: Dr. Siripoom McKay
Imagine studying, training and eventually working at the same institution during the span of your career. A special group of physicians, faculty members, researchers and
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The multi-tasking nature of the hormone asprosin
When Dr. Atul Chopra, a medical geneticist at Baylor College of Medicine, and his colleagues discovered in 2016 a new hormone called asprosin that regulates
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Addressing obesity through weight loss surgery
Many Americans have committed to losing weight in 2018 with the goal of boosting self-image and confidence. However, the health effects of obesity often go
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Friend and foe: Histamine mediates allergies and can fight colorectal cancer
Previous studies have shown that histamine is not only involved in allergic disease, it also may have a potential antitumor effect. At Baylor College of
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